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SUMMARY:Metroplex Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Master Black Belts play a critical role in deployment of a successful Lean Six Sigma Program. We are excited to offer this course both in-person and online this spring. The course helps develop three of the competencies every MBB needs: \n\nThe ability to instruct others in LSS tools\, methods and concepts\nThe ability to coach other Belts to help them achieve better results faster\nThe ability to provide deeper understanding of technical concepts and tools\n\nThis is a very rigorous class that solidifies technical ability and classroom mechanics for successful instruction and coaching of candidate Black Belts and Green Belts. Participants will: \n\nDevelop in-depth understanding of LSS tools and methods through extensive technical case studies\, ‘deep dives\,’ and hands-on exercises\nDevelop knowledge of how to deliver classroom training\nBecome more confident as an instructor through practice in a safe environment\nLearn methods for coaching GBs/BBs to help them complete projects faster\n\nCertification as a Master Black Belt is typically a combination of technical training combined with demonstrated application such as instructing / mentoring belts and leading major projects. \nLean Six Sigma Master Black Belt is a 3 week class (1 week every month for 3 consecutive months). \n  \nLSS Master Black Belt Schedule: \n\nWeek 1: SEP 8 – 12\nWeek 2: OCT 6 – 10\nWeek 3: NOV 3 – 7\n\nWeekly Class Times (Subject to change at instructor’s discretion) \nMonday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. \nTuesday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nFriday: 8:00 a.m. – Noon (or until weekly exam is complete) \n**Includes a mid-day break for students to enjoy a catered lunch daily. \n  \nInstructor approval is required prior to registration for this course. Please contact us at (817) 307-0400 or russ.aikman@tmac.org for additional details.  \nPrice: $10\,125
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/metroplex-lean-six-sigma-master-black-belt-fall-2025/
LOCATION:UTA Research Institute (UTARI)\, 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Metroplex Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:TMAC’s Lean Six Sigma Program provides a systematic approach to combine the \nwaste elimination methods of Lean with the variation reduction toolset of Six Sigma. \nThe DMAIC process provides the overarching structure for project management\, which \nhelps insure that solutions are sustainable. Students learn through a combination of \nlecture\, student project presentations\, exercises\, case studies\, and simulations. \nInstructors emphasize practical application of tools and methods. \nThe median payback for TMAC Black Belt projects is $144\,500/year. \nThe LSS Black Belt class is a rigorous course incorporating both Basic and Advanced \nproblem-solving methods. A partial list of tools covered includes value-stream \nmapping\, Little’s Law\, measurement system analysis\, process control & capability\, \nhypothesis testing\, kaizen\, pull systems\, regression\, setup reduction\, process \nbalancing\, and design of experiments. \nLean Six Sigma Black Belt is a 4 week class (1 week every month for 4 consecutive months).\n\n \n\nLSS Black Belt Schedule:\n\n 	Week 1: September 15-19\n 	Week 2: October 13-17\n 	Week 3: November 10-14\n 	Week 4: December 8-12\n\nWeekly Class Times (Subject to change at instructor’s discretion)\n\nMonday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n\nTuesday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n\nFriday: 8:00 a.m. – Noon (Or until weekly exam is complete)\n\n**Includes a mid-day break for students to enjoy a catered lunch daily\nPrice: $8\,500\n*** group discounts available ***
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/metroplex-lean-six-sigma-black-belt-fall-2025/
LOCATION:UTA Research Institute (UTARI)\, 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Metroplex Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:TMAC’s Lean Six Sigma Program provides a systematic approach to dramatically improve cost\, quality\, and delivery. The course combines the strengths of today’s two most powerful business initiatives\, Lean and Six Sigma\, into one integrated program. \nThe DMAIC process provides the overarching structure for project management\, helping ensure solutions are sustainable. Students learn through a combination of lecture\, student project presentations\, exercises\, case studies\, and simulations. Experienced instructors emphasize practical application of tools and provide coaching on student projects. \nLean Six Sigma Green Belt is a 2 week class (1 week every month for 2 consecutive months). \n  \nLSS Green Belt Schedule: \n\nWeek 1: September 15-19\nWeek 2: October 13-17\n\nWeekly Class Times (Subject to change at instructor’s discretion) \nMondays: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nTuesday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nFriday: 8:00 a.m. – Noon (or until weekly exam is complete) \n**Includes a mid-day break for students to enjoy a catered lunch daily \n  \nPrice: $3\,400\n*** group discounts available ***
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/metroplex-lean-six-sigma-green-belt-fall-2025/
LOCATION:UTA Research Institute (UTARI)\, 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S.\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program- (Thursdays) September 18\, 25\, October 2\, 9\, 16\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nToday’s manufacturing supervisors must have human relation\, conceptual and decision-making skills. Through lectures led by industry experts and hands-on exercises\, the Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program allows participants to obtain and practice these critical skills.\n\nThe Supervisor Certification curriculum targets first-line supervisors at manufacturing facilities with a comprehensive overview of supervisory principles. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement\, job instruction\, employee relations\, problem-solving\, and effective communication\, the course teaches students the interpersonal strategies to become a productive and respected supervisor. Based on Training Within Industry (TWI) job instruction and job relation programs. TWI is an improvement process that addresses the essential skills needed by supervisors (anyone leading others) and is a means to sustain improvements and achieve standard work. TWI has been successfully applied in hundreds of companies worldwide.\n\n 	Earn both TWI: Job Instruction and TWI: Job Relation Certifications\n 	Reduce turnover of employees\n 	Improve employee morale\n 	Successfully lead a team\n\nLunch will be provided.\n\nThis course is offered by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)\, hosted by Southwest Research Institute.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins at +1 210 522 5865.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/manufacturing-supervisor-certification-program-thursdays-september-18-25-october-2-9-16-2025/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Financial Risk Management & Capital Markets Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive two-hour event at the prestigious Petroleum Club of Houston\, located in the heart of downtown Houston. This engaging luncheon will feature: \n\n\n\n1.      A fully catered gourmet lunch in an elegant setting. \n\n\n\n2.      A comprehensive risk management briefing focused on Interest Rates\, Commodities\, and Foreign Exchange—tailored specifically for manufacturers. \n\n\n\n3.      An insightful update on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) within the manufacturing sector\, including strategies for business transition planning. \n\n\n\n4.      A curated panel discussion featuring industry experts\, followed by an interactive audience Q&A session. \n\n\n\nAll presentations will be delivered by the Capital Markets & Financial Risk Management team at Fifth Third Bank\, offering deep expertise in commercial payments\, capital markets\, financing solutions\, asset-based lending\, equipment finance\, M&A advisory\, and foreign exchange.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/manufacturing-financial-risk-management-capital-markets-panel/
LOCATION:Petroleum Club of Houston\, 1201 Louisiana St\, 35th Floor\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
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