Operational Excellence Analyst

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Rootstown Township (OH)

Hybrid

USD 56,220 - 68,713

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Medical Mutual Insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement Plan with 14% match

Vacation & Holidays

Hybrid work (up to 2 remote days)

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma training

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is seeking an Operational Excellence Analyst in its Strategy and Transformation office. The role centers on Lean Six Sigma application to improve university operations, curriculum delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position emphasizes mentoring, training, and consultant-like guidance across departments to advance excellence in education and service delivery. A hybrid work environment and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or commensurate project management experience.
Experience in operational excellence or quality improvement in healthcare or educational setting.
Teaching experience with adult professional learners (preferred)

Responsibilities

Curriculum, Instruction, and Mentoring: Provide instruction and project mentorship in LSS for university workforce learners and external health care professionals.
Operational Excellence and CQI: Lead internal LSS process improvement projects and provide consultation for university projects.
Communication and Administration: Serve as a department liaison to university services/departments.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Project management experience

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

As part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance.

Position Information

Position Title

Operational Excellence Analyst

Position Type

Admin/Professional

Department

Strategy and Transformation

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Pay Grade

MN10

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

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

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or commensurate project management experience

Experience in operational excellence or quality improvement in healthcare or educational setting, or commensurate experience

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience with adult professional learners

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.

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