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Introduction to Lean Sigma/Six Sigma

Alabama Training Network

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Introduction to Lean Sigma is a highly disciplined management strategy to use statistical tools and project work to achieve consistent excellence in quality, reduce waste/costs, and deliver products to customers on time.

Duration

8 Hours

Format

Hybrid

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Introduction to Lean Sigma is a highly disciplined management strategy to use statistical tools and project work to achieve consistent excellence in quality, reduce waste/costs, and deliver products to customers on time. Lean Sigma uses a problem solving methodology to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control. It also is a way to make breakthrough improvements in a process that will show up on the bottom line. This course introduces participants to a more in-depth understanding and application of Lean Sigma tools. It also provides an understanding of how these tools can be used to make process improvements.

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Knowledge Of Lean Sigma Problem Solving
  • Apply Statistical Tools In Process Improvement
  • Reduce Waste And Costs With Lean Sigma
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Industrial Engineers17-2112.00
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3026.00
  • Industrial Production Managers11-3051.00
  • Management Analysts13-1111.00
  • Statisticians15-2041.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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  • Production cost data — compile and organize under direct supervision to support management review of manufacturing expenditures.
  • Operation sequences — document and follow established protocols for fabrication and assembly processes on the production floor.
  • Statistical data sets — gather and sort using analytical software to assist in determining initial quality and reliability benchmarks.
  • Engineering drawings — review for accuracy and flag discrepancies to a senior engineer in a manufacturing environment.
  • Production specifications — read and interpret to assist in identifying basic capability gaps under close technical guidance.
  • Client and vendor communications — participate in scheduled meetings and record notes to support project status tracking.
  • Industrial control software — navigate and monitor standard outputs under supervision on an active production line.
  • CAD and CAM software — perform routine data entry and minor drawing updates following established templates and standards.
  • Personnel utilization reports — collect and summarize time-study observations to support improvement recommendation efforts.
  • Engineering documentation — update records of production problems following structured templates under direct oversight.

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