Senior Lean Transformation Specialist

NorthBay Health•Fairfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At NorthBay Health the Senior Lean Transformation Specialist is a senior-level change agent responsible for advancing NorthBay Health’s transformation to a lean management system. This role partners with executive, clinical, and operational leaders to redesign processes, eliminate waste, and build sustainable continuous improvement capabilities. The Specialist leads high-impact improvement initiatives, coaches leaders at all levels, and embeds lean thinking into daily operations to improve quality, access, cost, and workforce engagement.

Requirements

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Lead transformation of core business and clinical processes using value stream mapping, waste identification, and structured redesign methodologies.
Partner with operational and clinical leaders to translate strategic priorities into executable process improvements.
Champion and model lean principles, driving a system-wide cultural shift toward continuous improvement and operational discipline.
Build organizational capability and belief in lean as a sustainable operating model through visible leadership and hands-on engagement.
Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops across varying levels of complexity, from departmental initiatives to enterprise-wide redesign efforts.
Apply A3 problem solving, root cause analysis, and data-driven countermeasure development to address operational challenges.
Support strategic initiatives from the Enterprise Annual Plan with structured improvement methodologies.
Deliver measurable results within accelerated timelines while building internal capability. Maintain a portfolio of improvement initiatives with defined KPIs, tracking benefit realization and reporting outcomes to leadership.
Ensure transparency and accountability through regular progress updates and visual performance management.
Contribute to building NorthBay’s internal lean infrastructure, including training curricula, coaching models, and standardized methodologies.
Reduce reliance on external consultants by institutionalizing internal expertise.
Support development and rollout of NorthBay’s Daily Engagement System, including standard work, visual management, tiered huddles, and leader standard work.
Ensure alignment between frontline execution and organizational priorities through disciplined daily management practices.
Coach senior and executive leaders on lean principles, leadership behaviors, and sustainment of a lean management system.
Provide structured training on continuous improvement tools, including A3 thinking, root cause analysis, and standard work.
Partner with the Integration Management Office to apply lean principles to integration activities, including workflow harmonization, operational readiness, and Day-One planning for acquired entities.
Engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline all levels of staff and leadership, adapting communication and facilitation styles as needed.
Communicate with clarity, purpose, and emotional intelligence to influence alignment and drive action.
Lead change management strategies for improvement initiatives, proactively identifying resistance, building buy-in, and ensuring sustained adoption.
Embed changes into standard work and management systems to prevent regression.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision insurance
life coverage
disability coverage
long-term care coverage
paid time off
vacation
sick leave
holidays
bereavement
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
education reimbursement
professional development and training programs
Employee Assistance Program
wellness programs
recognition programs
shift differentials
market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance