Operational Excellence Specialist II- Black Belt

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

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About The Position

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. 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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor’s Degree required.

Nice To Haves

Certified as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (i.e. ASQ certification, GE Leadership Development Training, or an Accredited University program) preferred

Responsibilities

Optimize all process improvement opportunities utilizing Six Sigma and Lean principles.
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.
Coaching Green Belts and help build an organizational knowledge base and improvement toolkit in Lean and Six Sigma.