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820A Continuous Process Improvement Core Green Belt
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Continuous Process Improvement Core Green Belt resolves command problems through Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraint methods. The specialist schedules, plans, facilitates, and leads improvement events, delivers out-briefs and communication plans, records results and lessons learned, and trains and mentors team members.
Core Skills
- lean process improvement
- six sigma problem solving
- theory of constraints
- kaizen event facilitation
- process mapping and analysis
- root cause analysis
- performance measurement
- executive out briefing
- change management
- team mentoring
Civilian Software & Tools
- Atlassian JIRA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Administration
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Career Growth
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence
- Prosci Change Management Certification
Also Common
- ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
What the Work Involves
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
- Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Data Scientists
- Computer Systems Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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