Process Improvement Engineer II

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer II to identify, analyse, and optimise operational processes within the organisation, using Lean, Six Sigma, and other data-driven methods to boost efficiency and quality.

You will work with cross-functional teams, measure performance, train staff, and report results to senior management, ensuring sustained improvements and alignment with organisational goals.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in process improvement or healthcare management.
• 5 years experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Bachelor's level degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyse current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies for improvement.
• Collect and analyse 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 organisational 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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process mapping

Training & coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Job description

Overview

The Process Improvement Engineer II is responsible for identifying, analysing, and optimising operational processes within the organisation 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.
• Analyse current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies for improvement.
• Collect and analyse 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 organisational 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.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. 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.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.