Code: 1X (Eff 200606)
Title: Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Proponent: Office of the Secretary of the Army, Office of Business Transformation (OSA-OBT)
a. Description of positions
There are no positions identified for ASI 1X.
b. Qualifications
Must successfully complete a prescribed Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Course conducted under the auspices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army, Office of Business Transformation.
Soldiers classified in LSS Green Belt, ASI 1X, must continue to demonstrate professional excellence and good judgment and exhibit outstanding ability in support of a LSS project and under the supervision of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
The Soldier must be able to analyze and solve quality problems and must be involved in quality improvement projects.
A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is someone with at least three (3) years of work experience who demonstrates his or her knowledge of traditional Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology and tools augmented with critical enablers such as team leadership, project management and software tools.
The Green Belt Soldier supports Black Belt LSS projects and/or leads projects part-time in their mission area of responsibility.
c. Certification requirements
(1)
Demonstrate comprehension of Green Belt tools and techniques.
(2)
Successfully:
(a)
Lead a GB Level DMAIC Project to completion or;
(b)
Complete three (3) Rapid Improvement Events or;
(c)
Lead five (5) sub tasks (one (1) in each DMAIC phase) of a BB level DMAIC project, which is taken to completion.
(3)
Complete either of the US Army training courses:
(a)
GB-1 Course or;
(b)
GB-EQUIVALENCY Course
d. Request for certification
Request for certification will be forwarded to: Department of the Army, Office of the Secretary of the Army, Office of Business Transportation, LSS PMO, 2521 S. Clark St, suite 1010, 10th floor, Arlington, VA 22202.
e. Restrictions
For identification of personnel only.
Used with any MOS.