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Definition

A Yellow Belt is a professional trained in the fundamental concepts and tools of Lean Six Sigma, often supporting Green Belt or Black Belt projects by collecting data or contributing to process improvement efforts.

Application

Yellow Belts play a supportive role in Lean Six Sigma projects, helping identify areas of improvement and contributing to smaller-scale initiatives. Their training typically includes:

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma principles and terminology
Overview of the DMAIC process
Basic data collection and analysis techniques

Training for Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belts varies across organizations, ranging from 15 to 25 hours, and focuses on providing foundational knowledge rather than advanced tools. This designation is ideal for team members or employees who assist in project data collection or participate in process improvement activities under the guidance of Green Belts or Black Belts.