AboutAaron Overbeek Expertise I am a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Champion. My expertise ranges from tacticle (local) implementation to strategic (global) implementation of Lean Six Sigma. Also knowledgable in Best Manufacturing Practices, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and EH&S. I am not a consultant and do not mind follow up questions.
Experience Bachelors of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Michigan. Lean Champion and Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and ISO audetation.
Director of Operational Excellence and Strategic Sourcing for multi-billion dollar corporation.
I am interested to learn and work in six sigma.
I am not a engineer. I have a science background.
Please let me know the prerequisites and background required to learn and work in six sigma.
Thank you for answering my question.
Sincerely,
Balaji
Answer The only prerequisit for learning Lean and Six Sigma is to have the motivation and drive to actually learn it. Some recommended skills to have is a basic knowledge of statistics and project management for Six Sigma. I've been training Green Belts, Black Belts, and Lean Senseis for five years now and I've seen many different types of people succeed in Lean Six Sigma. From Production associates to engineers, to finance, to healthcare associates, to Presidents and CEOs.
I hope you continue your journey into Process Improvement. I find the work very fulfilling and provides a lot of variety in my day-to-day tasks.
