Operational Excellence Analyst

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

Rootstown Township (OH)

Hybrid

USD 55,950 - 68,383

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Spending Account / Health SAV

Disability coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma certification support

Wellness programs

Job summary

NEOMED's Office of Strategy and Transformation seeks an Operational Excellence Analyst to lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and curricula across the university. You will design, teach, mentor, and consult on process improvement in healthcare and higher education settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Strategic Planning and Executive Education, offering a hybrid schedule and professional development opportunities, including Lean Six Sigma certification.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent project management experience.
Experience in operational excellence or quality improvement in healthcare or education.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and project mentorship in LSS for university workforce learners.
Mentor external health care professionals in LSS curricula for healthcare/education.
Contribute to curricula content development for asynchronous/synchronous learning.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Mentorship

Teaching adults

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) Office of Strategy and Transformation

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Operational Excellence Analyst who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary:

$62,167

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Coverage

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits

Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)

Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)

Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification

Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

Serves as a University expert in the application of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process improvement methodology and promoting operational excellence. In support of the Lean Six Sigma certification program curricula, serves as an instructor, mentor, trainer, consultant and curriculum content developer at a level commensurate with LSS certification level. Collaborates with colleagues in Strategic Planning, Executive Education, Office of the President, University at large, and affiliated professional learners/colleagues.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Curriculum, Instruction, and Mentoring:

Provide instruction and project mentorship to University workforce learners in LSS program. Provide instruction and project mentorship to external health care professional learners in the Executive Education Lean Six Sigma (LSS) curricula for health care and/or higher education operations. Contribute to LSS curricula content development and design for both asynchronous and synchronous learning environments. Contribute to the content development and delivery of the Employee Empowered Excellence program. Includes professional development training in topics such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management, and other areas of workforce development need.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI):

Provide consultation for University projects by implementing operational excellence, strategic planning, CQI principles and practices. Lead and/or mentor internal University LSS process improvement projects.

Communication and Administration:

Act as a department liaison and consultant to university services/departments.

Other Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications