Process Improvement Engineer

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Process Improvement Engineer II to identify, analyze, and optimize operational processes. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce waste, enhance quality, and boost productivity.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and monitor improvements and communicate outcomes to leadership. The role involves training staff in process improvement tools, sustaining implemented changes, and presenting findings to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• 3 years experience in process improvement or healthcare management; 5 years in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and optimize operational processes.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, and other tools to streamline workflows.
• Design and implement process enhancements with cross-functional teams.
• Provide training and coaching on process improvement to staff.
• Create detailed reports and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

The Process Improvement Engineer II is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and optimizing operational processes within the organization to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. Uses data-driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. Works closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements, monitor outcomes, and ensure the sustainability of improvements. Support process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies for improvement. Collect and analyze data to measure process performance, identify trends, and evaluate the impact of changes. Work closely with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools and methodologies to staff and teams. Monitor the success of implemented process changes, ensuring sustainability and identifying further areas for improvement. Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate process improvement findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management.

Education

BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree preferred

Certification/Licensure

Lean six Sigma certification

Preferred Experience

3 years experience in process improvement or healthcare management 5 years of related experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.

Compensation

The base pay range for full-time employment is $88,899.20 - $132,620.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Benefits

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years.

U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!