MBB Certification Criteria & Results
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This document outlines the certification criteria and accomplishments of an individual seeking Master Black Belt certification. It includes 7 criteria such as demonstrating leadership, mastery of Six Sigma methodology, building a continuous improvement infrastructure, and training others. For each criterion, the minimum requirements are listed along with the individual's specific accomplishments, such as mentoring a certain number of projects, participating in networks, and completing Black Belt and MBB training over a year prior to certification. Overall, the individual has exceeded the requirements across all criteria based on their leadership experiences and Six Sigma training history.
MBB Certification Criteria & Results
- 1. MBB Certification Criteria & Accomplishments at time of certification (11/2008) Criteria Minimum Requirements Accomplishments 1. Demonstration of leadership in business: • Project scoping/selection • Project goal setting • Elimination of road blocks • Monitor ongoing project progress. • Interaction with businesses Provision of 2 examples with confirmation by local business leadership. * Formulated and implemented a green belt training program whereas whenever projects are identified, candidate begins Computer Based Training, then begins project and takes next available classroom training to reduce project & certification cycle time * Formulated and implemented working document to track continuous improvement projects and mega- projects and to display cycle time, WIP & exit rates * Identified opportunities within a joint venture, formulated projects with management, implemented projects with Operations, Technical, Engineering and back office personnel 2. Mastery of Six Sigma Methodology a. Successful mentoring and coaching of Black Belts/Green Belts in project application of Six Sigma methodology and tools OR b. Black Belt certification by ASQ, IQF, or other nationally recognized certifying body; and demonstration of mentoring skills NOTE: All mentored projects (for Option A or B) must have a completed mentor feedback form. Minimum of 10 completed DMAIC BB/GB projects recorded in SigmaNet. Non-DMAIC projects (Lean, RBI, etc.) may be substituted for up to 4 of these projects, at a ratio of 2 non-DMAIC projects for each DMAIC project. OR Independent Black Belt certification and evidence of mentoring 10 projects, all or some of which may be non-DMAIC (Lean, RBI, etc.) 9 DMAIC BB/GB projects mentoring completed + 5 non-DMAIC projects mentoring completed = 11.5 equivalent projects Plus an additional 15 DMAIC BB/GB mentored projects & 8 non-DMAIC BB/GB mentored projects active 3. Building and maintaining continuous improvement infrastructure for Business: • Develop and/or support systems, process, and administration for continuous improvement within the local business • Participate in the MBB Network (Process Excellence BPN) • Contribute to a Best Practice Network (BPN) or similar network Provision of 2 examples with confirmation by local business leadership. Participated in the following networks: - Business, Transactional, & Services - Breakthrough - Process Excellence (MBB) Developed internal LEAN training manual & class with 2 other MBB’s & PC 4. Successfully manages complex projects or Six Sigma deployment: • Cross-functional • Primary process with several sub-processes • Business critical (broader issues) One complex project or deployment effort. Activities completed prior to MBB training can be used against this criterion. 3 Mega-projects done or underway LEAN 6S Deployment at JV (2 GB’s, 1 BB, LEAN/DMAIC/DFSS) LEAN Deployment - Speed to Deal (5 GB’s, 3 BB’s, LEAN) Retail Delivery Cost Reduction Cross-Divisional joint projects (3 BB’s, LEAN/DMAIC) 5. Training others in Six Sigma methods (Green Belts, Black Belts, Champions, etc.) Minimum of 40 hours over at least two distinct training events. (Documentation of hours/dates/classes) Number of hours multiplied by number of projects from Criterion 2 must be at least 600. Total training hours provided = 64 Multiplier = 64 x 11.5 = 736 6. Six Sigma Training • BB Certification • MBB Training Successful completion of both. BB certification in 2005 MBB training completed in 2005/2006 7. Timing Must have completed MBB training at least 1 year prior to certification request. 2.5 years since MBB training