Process Improvement Senior Analyst

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Process Improvement Senior Analyst to lead internal consulting across the Cancer Program and OSUWMC. You will facilitate cross-functional teams, remove barriers to success, and drive projects from concept through DMAIC implementation, applying advanced data analytics and change management skills.

The role interfaces with clinicians and leaders, travels to the James and OSU Medical Complex, and requires adaptable scheduling to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Masters in operations management or industrial engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a Bachelors in industrial engineering or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or PMP is preferred.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and DMAIC/Lean implementations.
• Proficient in simulation software and advanced data analysis.
• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills, with project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives across the Cancer Program and OSUWMC.
• Interface with all levels of the organization and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and remove barriers to achieve process improvement goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to impact organizational goals.
• Demonstrate problem solving, change management, and leadership capabilities.
• Plan and manage a diverse portfolio from rapid-cycle projects to DMAIC initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Change management

DMAIC/Lean

Project management

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Education

Masters in operations management

Industrial engineering

Bachelors in industrial engineering

Tools

Simulation software tools

Job description

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Job Title

Process Improvement Senior Analyst

Department

James | Operations Improvement

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 University 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

Additional Information

• Location: Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242)
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: First Shift
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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