Performance Improvement Consultant

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Performance Improvement Consultant Position Summary 

While under direction of the Director of Operational Performance Improvement, this position will be responsible for leading Performance Improvement teams using tools from Six Sigma, Lean, and other contemporary performance improvement methodologies, performing systems design and reengineering, leverage benchmarking and best practices to improve labor, supply and space utilization, as well as provide educational support to PI based content.

Performance Improvement Consultant Position Requirements  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration (concentration in Finance, Management, or Operations) with five years of Performance Improvement experience required.

• Or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration (concentration in Finance, Management, or Operations) with two years of related experience required.
• LEAN and/or Six Sigma Black Belt experience and certification required or obtained within the first 12 months of hire.  
• At least two years of experience with Master’s Degree performing cost reduction/process improvement/systems engineering activities preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access)  
• Proficiency in data analytical tools (Minitab, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, presentation, relationship building, analytical, and organization skills

Performance Improvement Consultant Schedule 

• Day shift Monday – Friday
• Evening and weekend work as needed.
• Travel as necessary

Performance Improvement Consultant Benefits 

• At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits. 

• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.