Lean Six Sigma Training

This DIXONTECH course provides a comprehensive understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Participants will learn to apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and Six Sigma techniques to reduce variation, improving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. The course combines practical tools with real-world applications, enabling professionals to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and achieve measurable performance results aligned with strategic goals.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methodology

• The DMAIC Improvement Framework (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)

• Lean Principles and Waste Elimination Techniques

• Six Sigma Concepts and Statistical Tools

• Process Mapping, Flowcharting, and Value Stream Mapping

• Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving Tools

• Data Collection, Measurement, and Process Capability Analysis

• Implementing Process Improvement Projects

• Sustaining Continuous Improvement Culture

• Lean Six Sigma Roles and Certification Overview

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to business processes

• Identify and remove process inefficiencies and waste

• Use the DMAIC framework to solve performance problems

• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data

• Implement measurable improvement initiatives

• Build sustainable process excellence systems

• Drive continuous improvement and quality culture

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Process improvement and quality professionals

• Operations, manufacturing, and production managers

• Project and performance management specialists

• Engineers and process analysts

• Business excellence and Lean practitioners

• HR and administrative professionals leading change initiatives

• Professionals seeking Lean Six Sigma certification readiness

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH course combines interactive lectures, simulations, and project-based learning. Participants will work through real business case studies to apply Lean Six Sigma tools such as Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, process capability analysis, and control charts. The approach ensures hands-on understanding of improvement frameworks, teamwork, and data-driven problem-solving, fostering sustainable organizational success.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO LEAN SIX SIGMA AND DMAIC FRAMEWORK

• Origins and evolution of Lean and Six Sigma

• Key principles of Lean management and Six Sigma philosophy

• Understanding the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) model

• Defining customer requirements and project goals (CTQs)

• Process-oriented vs. function-oriented improvement approaches

• Introduction to Lean Six Sigma roles and responsibilities

• Overview of Lean Six Sigma tools and terminology

• Case study: process transformation through Lean Six Sigma

DAY 2

DEFINE AND MEASURE PHASES: IDENTIFYING AND QUANTIFYING PROBLEMS

• Problem definition and project charter development

• Identifying customer needs (VOC) and translating into CTQs

• Mapping processes using SIPOC and flowcharts

• Measurement system analysis and data collection planning

• Establishing baseline performance metrics

• Process capability and variation understanding

• Exercise: defining a process improvement project

• Workshop: measuring performance indicators accurately

DAY 3

ANALYZE PHASE: IDENTIFYING ROOT CAUSES OF VARIATION

• Data analysis for identifying performance gaps

• Tools for root cause identification (Fishbone, 5 Whys, Pareto)

• Correlation and regression analysis for problem investigation

• Understanding cause-effect relationships and hypothesis testing

• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for risk assessment

• Practical data analysis and visualization using case examples

• Workshop: identifying key root causes in a real process

• Group discussion: analyzing organizational inefficiencies

DAY 4

IMPROVE AND CONTROL PHASES: IMPLEMENTING SOLUTIONS AND SUSTAINING RESULTS

• Generating improvement ideas and evaluating alternatives

• Process redesign and pilot testing solutions

• Lean techniques: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Value Stream Optimization

• Implementing control plans and monitoring systems

• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and control charts

• Workshop: developing a process improvement implementation plan

• Case study: achieving defect reduction through Lean Six Sigma

DAY 5

PROJECT EXECUTION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CULTURE

• Managing Lean Six Sigma projects effectively

• Aligning improvement projects with strategic business goals

• Sustaining long-term process excellence and performance gains

• Creating cross-functional improvement teams

• Using dashboards for ongoing process control and measurement

• Embedding Lean Six Sigma mindset in organizational culture

• Certification roadmap (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt)

• Final workshop: presenting a Lean Six Sigma project proposal