Improvement Leader

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Improvement Leader to partner with leaders and teams to drive on-time completion of Lean improvement projects. You will analyze current processes using data and Lean/HPLEAN principles, applying PDCA thinking to achieve breakthrough improvements aligned with our strategic goals.

The role supports standardization and spread of best practices across departments, leveraging change management methodologies to advance quality and outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years' experience leading process improvement in a Lean enterprise or equivalent experience within IU Health.
• Requires basic proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Partners with and develops leaders and team members to ensure on-time completion of improvement projects as well as delivers on expected results.
• Analyzes current conditions of processes utilizing data and lean management based on Toyota Production and High Reliability Organization principles with leaders and team members.
• Applies Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) thinking to achieve breakthrough improvement in support of the business unit's strategic goals.
• Assists departments in best practice standardization and spread, utilizing lean and change management methodology.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean thinking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Transformation team in the role of Improvement Leader.

Description

Partners with and develops leaders and team members to ensure on-time completion of improvement projects as well as delivers on expected results. Analyzes current conditions of processes utilizing data and lean management (based on Toyota Production and High Reliability Organization principles) capability with leaders and team members. Applies Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) thinking to achieve break through improvement in support of the business unit's strategic goals. Assists departments in best practice standardization and spread, utilizing lean and change management methodology.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director, Operations Excellence

Direct Reports: None

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years' experience leading process improvement in a Lean enterprise or equivalent experience within IU Health.
• Requires basic proficiency in MS Office.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.