Summer interns learn teamwork skills at Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth

PIKETON--Lean Six Sigma training is designed to simplify processes and increase efficiency in the workplace. Summer interns with Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth (FBP) at the Department of Energy site in Piketon recently participated in the training to help them earn White Belt certifications in the program.

“We want our interns to get the best experience while on-site,” said Todd Cron, acting director of Human Resources for Fluor-BWXT. “We were offered this opportunity and knew it would give them a competitive advantage for future employment endeavors. It’s transferrable to a broad spectrum of industries.”

Trainer and StonePath Business Solutions Owner John Scanlon said the Lean Six Sigma training encourages problem-solving and reduces operating costs.

“Everything has an impact on safety and processes,” Scanlon said. “Whatever the employee is expecting, they follow procedures and look for improvement in a controlled manner.”

Scanlon said he saved a former employer $500,000 after he completed the training by putting what he learned into practice.

In addition to the White Belt, four additional belts (Yellow, Green, Black, and Master Black Belt) can be earned. The training helps employees work together, stay focused, solve problems, increase safety and customer satisfaction, and reduce operating costs by eliminating waste.

The training was made possible through a BESTOhio Industry Sector Partnership sponsored by Shawnee State University. The sector partnership is endorsed by the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association and is a collaboration between businesses and education/training providers. It covers Scioto, Ross, Pike, Adams, Jackson, Highland, Vinton, and Lawrence counties in south-central Ohio.