Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Sentara Health is hiring a Full-Time Day-shift Senior Process Improvement Engineer for the Ambulatory Operations Improvement team Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and optimizing operational processes within the organization to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. Uses data-driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to streamline workflows, reduce waste, improve overall performance, and develop strategies for improvement. Mentors other PI Engineers, provides training and guidance. Leads cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements, monitor outcomes, and ensure the sustainability of improvements. Work closely with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate process improvement findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management. Mission Statement: " Operational Process Improvement leverages engineering methodologies and expertise in operations and processes to drive enterprise-wide improvements in strategic initiatives, cost reduction, revenue enhancement, resource utilization, and consumer experience."

Requirements

• Master's Degree required. Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 5 years of experience required in process improvement engineering and mapping.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma, Rapid Improvement, Reengineering, Process Redesign, CQI, Business Development, Benchmarking, Productivity Improvements , Technology Breakthroughs, Prosci preferred.
• Experience with workflow redesign, labor management and productivity, change management, Vizient benchmarking, project management, and data analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, analyzing, and optimizing operational processes within the organization to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Using data-driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to streamline workflows, reduce waste, improve overall performance, and develop strategies for improvement.
• Mentoring other PI Engineers, provides training and guidance.
• Leading cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements, monitor outcomes, and ensure the sustainability of improvements.
• Working closely with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Creating detailed reports and presentations to communicate process improvement findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

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