Interim Director, Lean Transformation & Process Excellence

Ports North; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ports North is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Project Director to lead a site-wide operational excellence transformation in a healthcare setting. You will drive Lean adoption, improve patient throughput, and manage a portfolio of improvement projects across the medical center.

The role requires 8+ years in Lean/Six Sigma within healthcare, strong change management, and executive communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with Black Belt certification prioritized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Engineering, Nursing, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required; Master Black Belt preferred.
• 8+ years of experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives within healthcare.
• Proven success implementing sustainable process improvement programs and delivering measurable operational results.
• Strong project management, facilitation, change management, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean transformation strategy and roadmap across the organization.
• Partner with executive sponsors and leaders to align improvement initiatives with strategic goals.
• Drive measurable results in patient flow, quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Manage a portfolio of Lean Six Sigma projects from assessment through sustainment.
• Develop charters, A3s, timelines, communication plans, and performance measures.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities; lead workflow redesign and value stream mapping.
• Track outcomes, metrics, and ROI; implement standard work and dashboards.
• Coach and mentor leaders and frontline teams on Lean methodologies.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Change management

Project management

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

Ports North is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Project Director to lead a site-wide operational excellence transformation in a healthcare setting. You will drive Lean adoption, improve patient throughput, and manage a portfolio of improvement projects across the medical center.

The role requires 8+ years in Lean/Six Sigma within healthcare, strong change management, and executive communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with Black Belt certification prioritized.