Director of Performance Excellence & Lean Six Sigma

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY seeks a Director of Performance Excellence to drive continuous process improvement using lean thinking, Six Sigma, and related tools. You will lead projects across administrative and clinical areas, mentor teams, and embed a culture of operational excellence aligned with the organization’s strategy.

The role requires 3–5 years Lean Six Sigma leadership, Black Belt certification preferred, and a strong background in data analysis, project management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Analytical ability to develop and interpret data.
• Strong organizational skills to manage projects, timetables, and implementations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent to instill Lean Sigma culture via projects and drive measurable improvements.
• Develop and share new Lean Sigma tools and techniques.
• Collect and analyze data to determine an improvement strategy.
• Coach teams on Lean Sigma projects and Lean Thinking in clinical processes.
• Lead project teams and coordinate departments to communicate across levels.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Data interpretation

Lean Sigma experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Statistical data analysis software

Job description

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY seeks a Director of Performance Excellence to drive continuous process improvement using lean thinking, Six Sigma, and related tools. You will lead projects across administrative and clinical areas, mentor teams, and embed a culture of operational excellence aligned with the organization’s strategy.

The role requires 3–5 years Lean Six Sigma leadership, Black Belt certification preferred, and a strong background in data analysis, project management, and