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Six Sigma
“Measurement is the first step that leads to control and eventually to
improvement. If you can’t measure something, you can’t understand it.
If you can’t understand it, you can’t control it. If you can’t control it,
you can’t improve it.”
- H. James Harrington
The demand for people with Six Sigma expertise is constantly increasing. More and
more organizations are discovering the many ways that the Six Sigma methodology
can help them grow and improve. As Six Sigma spreads to many different industries
beyond its genesis in manufacturing, you can now find many service and
government organizations advertising for Six Sigma help. Plus, it is no longer the
largest corporations looking for Six Sigma help. Smaller companies also are taking
on Six Sigma projects and hiring people as consultants or permanent staff. The
need for full-time Six Sigma professionals will only increase.

Types of Six Sigma Jobs
There are many Six Sigma jobs in many industries at junior and senior levels. The
positions have descriptions and requirements unique to that organization and its
requirements. It is true that many Six Sigma positions are filled internally as
organizations train their own people already familiar with the organization's culture
in Six Sigma skills. However, organizations frequently reach outside to add
personnel with Six Sigma expertise to lead Six Sigma projects or even the full-scale
implementation of Six Sigma throughout the organization. These positions are
usually dedicated full-time to Six Sigma projects.
Six Sigma jobs are advertised under many titles, not always as obvious as Six Sigma
Black Belt, Six Sigma Consultant, or Six Sigma Analyst. Other possible titles include
things like Functional Project Lead Six Sigma Program Manager, Lead
Analyst/Project Manager, Director of Operational Excellence, Business Process
Manager, or Senior Projects Manager. Whatever the exact title, the organization is
looking for someone with the skills of a Six Sigma Black Belt. A Black Belt is an
individual trained in the Six Sigma methodology and experienced leading
cross-functional process improvement teams. They will lead individual Six Sigma
projects.
Very senior Six Sigma positions are sometimes advertised. These are Master Black
Belts, individuals trained in the Six Sigma methodology who acts as the

organization-wide Six Sigma program manager. They will lead Six Sigma
implementation at the organization and will oversee Black Belts and process
improvement projects and provide guidance to Black Belts as required. Master
Black Belt positions understandably demand the highest level of Six Sigma
experience and qualifications.
Qualifying for Six Sigma Jobs
To be considered for a Six Sigma job, you need a combination of relevant academic
and work experience. The first and foremost qualification is to be trained in Six
Sigma, ideally as a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. This means formal training from
qualified Six Sigma consultants who have extensive experience in training and
implementation of Six Sigma. Specific training in Six Sigma DMAIC and/or DFSS
methodology is often requested. The best teacher is, of course, experience and
organizations will strongly prefer, if not insist, on people who have completed at
least one Six Sigma project.
In addition to possessing Six Sigma training and project experience, organizations
will ask that you have experience working in the industry of the organizations
business. So if the company is a manufacturer, they will usually want you to have
direct experience in a manufacturing environment. Organizations will ask that you
have a certain minimum period of experience (often five years) in that particular
industry.

Management experience is a huge plus and will almost certainly be a requirement
for a Six Sigma project team leader. Having on your resume proven project
management success within a structured environment and being able to
demonstrate good managerial skills will take you a long way. That's because leading
and facilitating Black Belts, Green Belts, and business teams through a Six Sigma
project is often the role organizations are seeking to fill.
There are also essential personal skills. You need to be able to demonstrate a good
understanding of processes and quality methodologies and a willingness to take an
initiative and lead change. Another crucial skill is the ability to link strategy to
execution. The aptitude to look beyond the surface and be creative to think
conceptually about strategic business issues and develop creative but practical
solutions is key.

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