Process Improvement Senior Analyst - James Cancer Hospital

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

The department of Operations Improvement is located at Ackerman Building, 660 Ackerman Road. Projects will entail traveling to anywhere in the James and Ohio State University Medical Complex. The primary working hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm, but these times may shift when working on specific projects. An example of this is facilitating a process improvement team at 7:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. with clinicians and performing value stream map observation on night shift for a period of time. This position serves as an internal consultant leading process improvement initiatives across the mission areas of the Cancer Program and OSUWMC. This position will interface with all levels of the organization and will lead and facilitate cross functional teams to improve processes. Additionally, this position will identify and remove barriers that prevent successful attainment of process improvement goals and responsible for proactively identifying process improvement opportunities to significantly impact organizational goals. The candidate must be able to demonstrate exceptional problem solving and change management capabilities, advanced leadership and coaching skills, advance data analytic skills (operations research, statistical analysis to determine optimal and solution, etc.), and strong project management skills to successfully plan and implement a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from small rapid cycle projects to larger DMAIC initiatives.

Requirements

• Masters degree in operations management or industrial engineering or equivalent accompanied with at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelors degree in industrial engineering or equivalent and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in performance/process improvement, change management, and DMAIC/Lean implementation.
• Experience managing, executing, and sustaining major change initiatives with quantifiable results partnered with project management experience.
• Excellent analytical skills, written and oral communication skills, and project management skills.
• Proficient in the use of simulation software tools.
• Ability to facilitate large cross functional groups.

Nice To Haves

• Lean/Six Sigma certification or PMP preferred.
• Health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading process improvement initiatives across the mission areas of the Cancer Program and OSUWMC
• Interface with all levels of the organization
• Lead and facilitate cross functional teams to improve processes
• Identify and remove barriers that prevent successful attainment of process improvement goals
• Proactively identifying process improvement opportunities to significantly impact organizational goals
• Plan and implement a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from small rapid cycle projects to larger DMAIC initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees