What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SPECIALIST II position at Cooper University Health Care?
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Short Description
The scope of this key role will be to optimize all process improvement opportunities utilizing Six Sigma and Lean principles. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leveraging this skill set to produce real results. In addition, the role will have responsibility for ensuring that Lean Six Sigma is fully integrated into the hospital strategic plan as the primary means for implementing strategies and conducting improvement projects.
Interface closely with leadership within Patient Care Services, Ancillary Services, Support
Services and Administration.
The scope of this key role will be to optimize all process improvement opportunities utilizing Six Sigma and Lean principles.
Ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leveraging this skill set to produce real
results. In addition, the role will have responsibility for ensuring that Lean Six Sigma is fully
integrated into the hospital strategic plan as the primary means for implementing strategies
and conducting improvement projects.
Successful candidates will also be responsible for coaching Green Belts and
help build an organizational knowledge base and improvement toolkit in Lean and Six
Sigma.
Experience Required
3-5 years in- depth experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools.
Analyst should have proven Six Sigma, Lean and Project Management experience
Analyst should have proven problem solving skills and deep system experience.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree required.
License/Certification Requirements
Certified as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (i.e. ASQ certification, GE Leadership Development Training, or an Accredited University program) preferred