Our client was under pressure to cut operational costs and improve production efficiency. Their parent company had implemented a Six Sigma programme and they wanted to follow the same route. As a result a number of people had been trained as Six Sigma black belts. However, to fully implement Six Sigma, there was a need to set up appropriate structures within the organisation and train all staff.
What we did
Advice
The advice we gave was to:
set up a structure within the organisation for the ongoing management of the Six Sigma programme
train 10% of the workforce as Six Sigma green belts
select green belts from all areas of the business
deliver awareness training to all employees.
Solution
Developed procedures for the management of the Six Sigma programme and the selection of green belts
Developed a four day Six Sigma green belt training course which comprised a two day workshop followed by a one month project (part-time), followed by a further two day workshop and a further one month project work (part-time)
Developed a one day Six Sigma awareness training course.
Implementation
Coached management and black belts in management procedures
Conducted green belt training.
Coached green belts through their first project
Conducted 25 one day awareness workshops
Coached black belts to conduct awareness and green belt training
Results
Fully resourced and structured programme in place and working efficiently
High impact projects easily identified
Staff trained in continuous improvement philosophy and techniques
In first 6 month period annualised savings of over £300,000 were realised.
Black belts were able to continue with training and coaching without further external help Two day workshop followed by a one month project (part-time), followed by a further two days workshop and a further one month project work (part-time)
