SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
The Green Belts are six sigma project leaders capable of forming and
facilitating six sigma teams. They manage six sigma projects from concept to
completion. They are capable of identifying problems and their solutions in a
company and leading projects that centre around these process improvements.
They also possess the working knowledge of efficiency and process
improvements.
Certification:
The council for Six Sigma certification (CSSC) offers Green Belt certification
in two steps:
i. The standard Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
ii. The additional Green Belt II certification, for those who wish to further
prove their proficiency in this level of Six Sigma. But this cannot be
obtained without completing the basic Green Belt certification through
CSSC.
In US, the certification through CSSC is $119 and the additional Green Belt II
certification is $300 and the exam fee costs $295.
The certification exam has 100 questions for four hours.
Training:
2- 3 days Full- time classroom training program and 30 days follow-up. (in
Bangalore)
Rs. 18,900/-
Jobs:
The jobs for Six Sigma Green Belts are:
Lean Six Sigma Consultant
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Process Development Engineer
Compliance Structural Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Operating System Specialist
Senior IT Project Manager
Warehouse Operations Manager
Salary Package:
The national average salary for a green belt is $83,000 per year in the United
States.
The average salary for Green Belt certified professionals in US are:
JOB Annual Salary in $
Mechanical Engineer 75,873
Manufacturing Engineer 70,154
Operations Engineer 80,753
Process Engineer 72,250
Industrial Engineer 65,187
Production Supervisor 62,446
Quality Manager 80,232
In India, the average salaries are:
JOB Annual Salary in INR
Operations Manager 9,51,773
Quality Manager 10,18,255
Mechanical Engineer 6,60,651
Operations Team Leader 4,69,259
Quality Assurance manager 10,98,837
Assistant Manager, Customer service 6,09,304
Senior Mechanical Engineer 8,66,317
SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT
Black Belts are the leaders of the Six Sigma implementation process on
projects and at various companies. They lead project teams, manage the process,
and maintain strict accountability: both to themselves and those working
underneath them on the project team to implement a Six Sigma vision. At this
level one becomes a teacher, leader and trainer in the company and to the key
stakeholder. They define and manage project teams comprised of Green Belts
and Yellow Belts as well as head organization wide improvements.
Certification:
The most stringent organization through which to obtain a Black Belt
certification is the ASQ. The ASQ members must pay $438 for the exam.
The CSSC administer Black Belt Certification in Levels.
Level I: Basic level and cost $159.
Level II: For this level they must obtain approval for atleast one project
from CSSC or ASQ. Costs $300.
Level III: It requires additional projects and costs $300.
The certification exam has 150 questions for four hours.
Training:
The Six Sigma Black Belt certification generally takes between 1 to 3
months to study and complete.
2- 3 days Full-time classroom training and 30 days follow up.
Rs. 42,900/-
Salary:
For certified Black Belts, the average salary is $99,000 per year in US.
JOB Annual Salary in INR
Operations Manager 10,58,040
Quality Manager 11,71,533
Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager 11,99,286
Quality Assurance manager 10,39,942
Business Process/ Management 12,35,236
Consultant
Process Improvement Manager 10,53,792
Assistant manager, Quality Control 7,91,031
SIX SIGMA MASTER BLACK BELT
The Master Black Belts have outstanding leadership ability, are innovative,
and demonstrate a strong commitment to the practice and advancement of quality
and improvement.
Certification:
The requirements for certification are :
Atleast 5 years of experience in the role of a Six Sigma Black Belt. Or
Completion of 10 six sigma Black belt projects.
They should have atleast four years experience of leading Six Sigma Projects
in a Black Belt Capacity. Costs $665 for the exam
Training:
2- 3 days Full-time classroom training and 30 days follow up.
Rs. 80,000/-
Salary:
For certified Master Black Belts, the average salary is $121000.
Annual Salary in INR
Master Black Belt in Amazon 29,74,000 – 32,21,000
Master Black Belt in Genpact 16,40,000 – 17,55,000
Master Black Belt in WNS 34,15,000 - 37,21,000
