TRAINING & EVENTS
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Erie
Erie, PA
Investment: $3,950 early bird, $4,150 standard rate
Tuition includes all in-person training, materials, exam, six coaching sessions, mid-project review, and final onsite company presentation.
Lunch provided each day
Program Overview
NWIRC’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is a hands-on, project-driven certification designed for today’s manufacturing environment. Participants apply Lean and Six Sigma methods to a real improvement project within their organization, integrating AI and practical digital tools throughout the DMAIC framework. Certification is tied directly to measurable business results—not classroom attendance.
Why This Program Is Different
- Certification tied to measurable results — participants must complete a real improvement project within six months.
- AI and digital tools embedded throughout DMAIC — modern technologies are applied as part of structured problem-solving.
- Coached, accountable execution model — structured coaching and peer checkpoints ensure momentum and quality outcomes.
- Built for application, not theory — emphasis on project leadership, stakeholder alignment, and sustained adoption.
Program Structure
- 4 full-day, in-person training sessions
- 1 additional half-day session (exam and focused project planning)
- Six 45-minute virtual coaching sessions over a six-month project period
- Mid-project peer sharing session
- Final onsite company presentation including the participant’s manager, NWIRC coach, and company-selected stakeholders
- Certification awarded upon successful project completion
Value to the Employer
- A completed improvement project delivering measurable business impact
- An employee capable of leading structured, data-driven problem-solving efforts
- Practical exposure to AI and digital tools aligned with modern manufacturing
- Strengthened internal continuous improvement capability
- Reinforced executive engagement through structured report-outs
About the Presenter: Sara Hanks, President and CEO of NWIRC
Sara Hanks joined Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) in April 2025 and then formally transitioned to President/CEO on July 1. She has over 20 years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality systems, and digital transformation.
Before joining NWIRC, Sara held several senior leadership roles at GE Transportation, now a Wabtec Company. These included Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and Senior Director of Data & Analytics, where she led large cross-functional teams, implemented lean transformations, and drove multimillion-dollar impact through data-driven decision-making and process optimization. She began her career as a mechanical engineer and manufacturing leader, serving in roles such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Engineer, and Program Manager, where she led teams, improved production performance, and drove quality system enhancements across multiple product lines.
Sara holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Buffalo and is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. She is passionate about advancing manufacturing and creating opportunities for regional growth through innovation and continuous improvement.
If you have any questions please contact rkeller@nwirc.org.
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