Improvement Leader

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Improvement Leader to collaborate with leaders and teams in Muncie, IN, with periodic travel to Fort Wayne. You will apply lean methods, PDCA thinking, and data analysis to drive breakthrough improvements aligned with strategic goals.

You will partner with departments to standardize practices, build capabilities, and spread improvements across the organization, contributing to better health outcomes and patient care outcomes.

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

• Partner with leaders to ensure on-time completion of improvement projects and deliver expected results.
• Analyze current conditions of processes using data and lean management and PDCA.
• Assist departments in standardization and spread of best practices using lean and change management.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean methodology

PDCA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Improvement Leader

This is an onsite position located in Muncie, Indiana with periodic travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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.

Overview

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 Ball Memorial Hospital team in the role of Improvement Leader.

This is an onsite position located in Muncie, Indiana with periodic travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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-Operational Excellence

Direct Reports: None

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• 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 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.