Lean Six Sigma Belt Roles and Responsibilities
Below are the roles that professionals play in Lean Six Sigma quality management system and project implementation:
Master Black Belts
Act as trainers and Lean Six Sigma consultants in organizations. They normally coach Black Belts and Green Belts. LSSMBBs develop, define and implement complex Six Sigma projects. They also work with Champions and Leaders to create commitment to projects and remove roadblocks. It is the highest rank within Lean Six Sigma quality management system. 
Black Belts
Lead Six Sigma projects and mentor Green and Yellow Belts. They dedicate 100% of their time to Lean Six Sigma projects. LSSBBs have expert understanding of statistics and other Six Sigma methods. 
Green Belts
Assist Black Belts and Master Black Belts in carrying out Lean Six Sigma projects. LSSGBs are involved in Lean Six Sigma projects on part-time basis. They have solid understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and are trained in data collection and statistical analysis methods. 
Yellow Belts
Assist Green Belts and Black Belts carrying out Lean Six Sigma projects. LSSYBs may be involved with the project tasks which do not require in-depth knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology but are still important for an overall success. 
White Belts
Are part-time Lean Six Sigma project participants. LSSWBs have basic understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and methodology. |
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Champions
Lead Lean Six Sigma projects implementation in organizations. They enjoy senior management’s support in initiating, planning, implementing and sustaining Lean Six Sigma quality management system. Champions come from middle and senior executive level. They remove project roadblocks and ensure that resources are available for successful project implementation.
Lead Lean Six Sigma projects implementation in organizations. They enjoy senior management’s support in initiating, planning, implementing and sustaining Lean Six Sigma quality management system. Champions come from middle and senior executive level. They remove project roadblocks and ensure that resources are available for successful project implementation.
Executives
Are members of top management. They allocate resources for Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Executives’ support is vital for successful implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects. They determine which Lean Six Sigma projects align with organizations’ culture and goals.
Are members of top management. They allocate resources for Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Executives’ support is vital for successful implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects. They determine which Lean Six Sigma projects align with organizations’ culture and goals.
Process Owners
Are staff member responsible for a business process which is being improved by a Lean Six Sigma project. Process Owners may not be involved in Lean Six Sigma projects on a daily basis, but they provide valued input in defining process specifications and validating final results.
Are staff member responsible for a business process which is being improved by a Lean Six Sigma project. Process Owners may not be involved in Lean Six Sigma projects on a daily basis, but they provide valued input in defining process specifications and validating final results.
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