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Facilitate and coordinate efforts to ensure Lean Transformation initiatives are developed and managed using a data-driven focus, which sets priorities for improvements aligned to ongoing strategic imperatives. Leads critical efforts to continuously evolve the organization and make impactful changes.
Job Responsibility
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
Create a productive and engaging environment for associates, ensuring that discussions are structured, focused, and lead to actionable outcomes
Lead and coordinate Lean projects, workshops, Rapid Improvement Events (RIE), Kaizens, meetings and team discussions
Collects, validates, and analyzes data to identify areas of improvement to draw conclusions for recommendations
Identifies root cause to build and execute corrective action tasks in improvement plans
Summarizes and presents gap analysis to various levels throughout the organization
Collaborates on plan formation with other engineers for future operational and analytical development
Leverage Lean principles to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Identifies barriers to success and implements change management support
Facilitates operational improvement activities with associates
Develops performance metrics and provides feedback to the management team
Researches and benchmarks topics and industry standards relevant to the project scope
Lead and support multiple large-scale projects through the entire project life cycle
Serves as an advisor/consultant to executive leadership
Develops trusting and positive relationships with all customers, associates, leaders, executives, physicians, patients, vendors, and visitors
Participates in other special projects and performs other job duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Health Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
1 year of process improvement experience in a professional setting required
3 years of professional experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to apply industrial engineering, Lean, and continuous improvement methodologies to analyze and improve operational processes
Hands-on experience conducting time studies, workload assessments, and capacity analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and Outlook
Ability to independently execute moderate-complexity improvement projects within defined scope and timelines
Skilled in developing clear process documentation, standard work, and performance metrics
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to communicate effectively, display confidence, act decisively, and work well under pressure
Lean Green Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Lean-Six Sigma Green Belt strongly preferred
Ability to obtain Lean Six Sigma Green Belt within 12 months of hire
Nice to have
Lean Green Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Lean-Six Sigma Green Belt