Lean green belt certification

Join us for a practical and engaging Green Belt Lean Certification workshop designed for individuals and teams looking to expand their knowledge and application of Lean methodology. This is a one-week in-person event designed to teach and apply Lean tools giving leaders the ability to implement projects to eliminate waste and problem solve.

This workshop will focus on the following:

• Understand the language of Lean that anyone can understand – (Both in Operations and Office environments) 
• Learn critical thinking elements that all leaders should know to successfully lead people and manage processes 
• Create system thinking and understanding of how cost is related to decisions 
• Learn tools that you can immediately implement at your company to engage your workforce and instantly uncover waste
• Break down cross functional barriers for effective collaboration Green belt project will be assigned to be completed using lean tools and reported out within 90 days after the class.

*Green belt project will be assigned to be completed using lean tools and reported out within 90 days after the class.

Gerbert Collision & Glass. For over 80 years, vehicle owners have trusted their auto collision repairs to Gerber Collision & Glass. Quality workmanship backed by our National Lifetime Guarantee and outstanding customer service are just a few reasons why our customers choose to get it to Gerber. Whether you need our collision repair / auto body repair or auto glass / windshield replacement / repair service, we will ensure that the repair is done right. We are a team that is dedicated and committed to our mission, continuous improvement, and delivering superior value to our customers.

Operating as part of The Boyd Group, which has shops in the US and Canada, today Boyd has more than 1000 stores, with approximately 900 Gerber Collision & Glass stores in the US as well as over 120 Assured and Boyd Autobody & Glass stores in Canada.

Mark Preston is a trailblazer in the world of Lean, whose expertise has reshaped operations from some of the most recognized global organizations. Beginning his lean journey at TDK Electronics, Mark was trained in Japan on the foundational principles of Lean. His hands-on experiences spans leadership roles at Respironics / Phillips and Acuity Brands, where he spearheaded multi-site Lean deployments and fostered operational excellence across international teams. He brings winning best practices from deployment in Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, Office Operations, and Sales.

Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19, 2025

Day 1 – (half day of training – half day of applying)

• Kick Off  - Yellow Belt Review – Learning to See 
• 5S / Rattlesnake Hunting / Gemba Walks
  Apply: Teams to do a Rattlesnake Hunt

Day 2 – (half day of training – half day of applying)

• Leading Kaizen Events
• Standard Work
  Apply: Teams to do Standard Work, Time Study

Day 3  – (half day of training – half day of applying)

• Problem Solving – A3, FMEA
• Project Management – DMAIC Overview
  Apply: Teams to do an A3 on real problems at the site

Day 4 – (half day of training - Half day of applying

• Visual Management, Metrics that Matter
• Value Stream Mapping
  Apply: Teams to Create a Value Stream Map

Day 5 – (half day of training - Half day of applying)

• SIPOC, Process Mapping
• Lean Office Playbook
  Apply: Teams to Create a Process Map

Green Belt Testing on Day 5

To receive green belt certification a green belt project will be assigned to be completed using lean tools and reported out within 90 days after the class.

• Able to Lead a Kaizen and Facilitate
• Able to Lead 5S and Rattlesnake Hunts
• Able to Assess Visual Management
• Able to Lead  A3 Problem Solving
• Able to do Standard Work Time Studies
• Able to do Value Stream Mapping and Process Mapping

Lean leaders, managers and supervisors