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Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification Course Begins January 17 at IMA HQ in Nampa
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification Course
Begins January 17 at IMA HQ in Nampa
TechHelp and the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance will offer a Public Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course (LSSGB) at IMA’s HQ in Nampa with full-day sessions on 1/17, 1/31, 2/14, and 3/6 of 2024. Lean Six Sigma is a well-known approach for achieving operational excellence that combines the process improvement benefits of Lean with the statistical process control benefits of Six Sigma. The course includes time between sessions for participants to complete workplace projects.
There has never been a better time to apply the principles of Lean Six Sigma in your organization. With today’s tight labor market and supply chain challenges, Lean can help your company become a more attractive employer and a stronger competitor. Luke Fuess and Janna Hamlett of TechHelp, the University of Idaho, and the legendary Lean practitioner Gene Hamacher will lead the course and provide LSSGB project support.
About The Course
- Full-day sessions occur on 1/17, 1/31, 2/14, and 3/6 at IMA’s Office in the SBDC Accelerator in Nampa at 5465 E Terra Linda Way.
- Participants learn and apply the principles of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma using the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve/Control or DMAIC process.
- Experienced Lean Six Sigma practitioners teach the classes and support participants in their project work.
- Course material, simulations, and exercises are relevant to regional industries.
- LSS project work allows participants to apply class learning to a work project.
- Successful participants receive a completion certificate from an Idaho University.
- Class size of 15 – 20 (max) ensures quality class time and project supervision.
- Course Fee of $1500 /person covers all sessions, training materials, project support, venue & food. There is a 10% discount for two or more people registering from the same company and for IMA members. Scholarships from the USDA may be available for small rural companies.
- Please register for our upcoming course or contact TechHelp at 208.426.3767 or admin@techhelp.org.
For more information, contact Luke Fuess at (208) 954-3563 or lukefuess@techhelp.org.
Instructors and Project Guides
Luke Fuess is a Client Manager with TechHelp and the University of Idaho. With his vast experience in manufacturing management and operations, Luke is dedicated to assisting Idaho manufacturers in enhancing their operations, quality, and profitability. Luke has worked in various technical trades, including Aerospace, Weapons Manufacturing, and Renewable Energy.
In March of 2023, Gene Hamacher retired from his full-time role at TechHelp after serving Idaho Manufacturers for almost a decade. Gene still collaborates with TechHelp, offering training, implementation, coaching, and consulting services to support client projects.
Dr. Janna Hamlett has 20 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry. She brings a wealth of qualifications, expertise, and experience as a Food Processing Specialist at TechHelp and Assistant Professor at University of Idaho Extension. Dr. Hamett has numerous industry certifications in safety, food safety, and operational efficiencies, including a Black Belt in Six Sigma.
Presented By
 IMA was created to support Idaho manufacturers. The organization was created by and for members of the manufacturing community. Learn More. |  TechHelp is Idaho’s Manufacturing Extension Center and a partnership of Idaho’s three state Universities. Learn More. |
An Intro to Lean course with IMA led us to send employees to Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training. The results have been outstanding. Our employees come back with new perspectives and ideas to help our company optimize performance.”