Learn what Yellow Belt is and how it works in the implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects

The application of the Lean Six Sigma methodology in organizations brings benefits in terms of productivity and profitability, and for this reason, the demand for professionals trained in this methodology, such as the Yellow Belts, has become increasingly greater to compose a company's employees.

If you don't know how this professional fits into the implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects and how you can become one, you are in the right place!

You will clarify your doubts about what a Yellow Belt professional is in this article through the following topics:

• What is a Yellow Belt professional?
• What is Lean Six Sigma?
• Organization of Lean Six Sigma professionals
• What is the Yellow Belt certification course?
• Advantages of becoming a Yellow Belt professional

Let's learn!

What is a Yellow Belt professional?

The Yellow Belt is a professional trained to apply the Lean Six Sigma methodology and plays an operational role in the program, helping Green Belts and Black Belts in the implementation of improvement projects within organizations.

This professional is trained to use the tools of the Six Sigma methodology through a project vision, not just a support one.

If you don't know very well whatLean Six Sigma is, don't worry, the main concept of this methodology will be covered in the next topic. That way, you can better understand the functions of a Yellow Belt. Let's learn?

What is Lean Six Sigma?

Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that unites the Lean philosophy with the Six Sigma method.

Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools work to reduce 8 wastes while Six Sigma aims to reduce process variability through statistical analysis.

Thus, when developed together, these two philosophies are capable of generating a great impact on productivity within organizations, through improvement projects, aimed at increasing profitability.

Now that you are aligned with the base methodology of Yellow Belt formation, let's see what the responsibilities of each Belt are within the implementation of Six Sigma projects.

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Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that seeks to increase the profitability of companies through the improvement of their processes.

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With this course, you will be able to develop small improvement projects within your area of expertise and work with Green Belts and Black Belts in support of the Lean Six Sigma program.

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Organization of Lean Six Sigma professionals

As previously mentioned, the Yellow Belt professional helps in the implementation of Lean Six Sigma improvement projects, developed by the Green Belt and the Black Belt.

In addition to these, we have White Belts professionals, who perform an operational function, and Master Black Belts, who report directly to the company's senior management.

In the image below you can see how this division of tasks is structured:

Understand this division better below:

• Shareholders and Sponsor: participate in the approval of projects, meetings, program support events and in the facilitation and feasibility of financial and human resources
• Champion: they are usually directors of organizations and have the responsibility to support projects and remove barriers
• Master Black Belt: professionals linked to management, holding an effective position in the company's hierarchy. The Master Black Belt dedicates all its time in implementing the Six Sigma program to the organizational part, mainly in project mentoring.
• Black Belt: also dedicates 100% of its time to the program, but works in the execution and mentoring of projects aimed at improving processes. This professional commonly responds directly or indirectly to the Master Black Belt.
• Green Belt: dedicate 20% to 30% of their time to continuous improvement projects within the company.
• Yellow Belt: professional trained in Six Sigma fundamentals, focused on projects. It works at the operational level and can support Black Belts and Green Belts.
• White Belt: is trained in the fundamentals of Six Sigma and has an operational role.

What is the difference between White, Yellow, Green, Black and Master Black Belt?

All of them work to improve quality management and for each of these professionals there is adequate training.

While Green Belts, Black Belts and Master Black Belts need to undertake hands-on projects to obtain specialist certification, professional White Belts and Yellow Belts can be trained through their respective certification courses.

Next, we'll talk a little about the Yellow Belt certification course.

What is the Yellow Belt certification course?

The Yellow Belt course is a training focused on the Six Sigma methodology, on Lean Manufacturing, on the application of the DMAIC method and its tools.

As an example, in the Yellow Belt training we offer, the course covers the metrics adopted in Six Sigma, notions of statistics, 5S methodology and the phases of Definition, Measurement, Analysis and Control.

In addition to the respective tools associated with each of the steps, such as: Ishikawa diagram, Pareto chart, the 5 whys, tree diagram, POP and Poka Yoke.

In the course, you are trained to understand the application of the tools mentioned and become able to carry out the necessary statistical analysis, with the objective of assisting at the operational level those responsible for implementing the projects.

Thus, this training is suitable for professionals who occupy positions of analysts, assistants, among other positions at the operational level of a company.

Advantages of becoming a Yellow Belt professional

We have put together a list of the main advantages so that you can better see your opportunities with this training:

EMPLOYABILITY

Being able to act on problem solving is what companies have been looking for to help them improve their results. So, this qualification will give you a competitive edge in the job market.

CREDIBILITY

Six Sigma is applied worldwide in large companies, which brings credibility to professionals trained in this area.

HIGHER WAGES

As a result, professionals trained in this methodology tend to receive higher salaries and grow within companies.

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