Code: 1Y
Title: Black 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 1Y.
b. Qualifications
(1)
Must successfully complete a prescribed Black 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 Black Belt, ASI 1Y, must continue to demonstrate professional excellence and good judgment and have exhibited outstanding ability in team leadership, understand team dynamics and assign team member roles and responsibilities.
Soldiers must have a thorough understanding of and can use all aspects of traditional Lean Six Sigma methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Implement and Control (DMAIC)) and tools in accordance with Lean Six Sigma principles.
Soldiers must be responsible for leading the project team, which may include assigned LSS Green Belts, SMEs, and Resource Managers, to deliver value and benefits defined in business transformation impacts and have basic knowledge of lean enterprise concepts, identify non-value-added elements and activities and use specific tools.
The Soldier may also perform Green Belt coaching and or assist in training, as required.
(2)
Work on a LSS project on a part-time basis for the duration of a specific LSS project.
c.. Certification requirements
(1)
Demonstrate comprehension of Black Belt tools and techniques.
(2)
Lead one (1) LSS DMAIC project to completion.
(3)
Lead five (5) sub tasks (one (1) in each DMAIC phase) of a MBB level DMAIC project, which is taken to completion.
(4)
Successfully Complete either of the US Army training courses:
(a)
BB-1 Course or;
(b)
BB-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.