Process Improvement Senior Analyst

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an internal consultant to lead process improvement initiatives across the Cancer Program and OSUWMC. The role interfaces with all levels of the organization and steers cross-functional teams to remove barriers and achieve performance targets.

Strong problem solving, change management, and data analytics are essential. The candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from rapid cycle to DMAIC initiatives, requiring exceptional

Qualifications

• Advanced problem solving and data analytics capabilities including operations research and statistical analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives across the Cancer Program and OSUWMC.
• Interface with all levels of the organization and facilitate cross-functional teams.
• Identify and remove barriers to achieve process improvement goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to impact organizational goals and manage a diverse project portfolio.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Change management

Communication

Education

Masters in Ops Management

Bachelors in Industrial Eng

Lean Six Sigma / PMP preferred

Tools

Simulation software tools

Job description

Scope of Position

The department of Operations Improvement is located at Ackerman Building, 660 Ackerman Road. Projects will entail traveling to anywhere in the James and Ohio State Medical Complex. The primary working hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm, but these times may shift when working on specific projects. An example of this is facilitating a process improvement team at 7:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. with clinicians and performing value stream map observation on night shift for a period of time.

Position Summary

This position serves as an internal consultant leading process improvement initiatives across the mission areas of the Cancer Program and OSUWMC. This position will interface with all levels of the organization and will lead and facilitate cross functional teams to improve processes. Additionally, this position will identify and remove barriers that prevent successful attainment of process improvement goals and responsible for proactively identifying process improvement opportunities to significantly impact organizational goals. The candidate must be able to demonstrate exceptional problem solving and change management capabilities, advanced leadership and coaching skills, advance data analytic skills (operations research, statistical analysis to determine optimal and solution, etc.), and strong project management skills to successfully plan and implement a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from small rapid cycle projects to larger DMAIC initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Masters degree in operations management or industrial engineering or equivalent accompanied with at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelors degree in industrial engineering or equivalent and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Significant experience in performance/process improvement, change management, and DMAIC/Lean implementation. Experience managing, executing, and sustaining major change initiatives with quantifiable results partnered with project management experience. Lean/Six Sigma certification or PMP preferred. Excellent analytical skills, written and oral communication skills, and project management skills. Proficient in the use of simulation software tools. Ability to facilitate large cross functional groups. Health care experience preferred.

Career Roadmap:

FUNCTION:Quality

SUB-FUNCTION: Process Improvement and Management Engineering

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Specialized

CAREER LEVEL: S3

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.