Process Improvement Specialist II Partial Remote

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist II to drive operational excellence and lead process improvement teams using lean methodologies. The role mentors other specialists and coordinators while delivering advanced analytics to uncover root causes and validate improvements.

The incumbent provides expertise in numerical modeling, forecasting, and work measurement techniques, and delivers Lean and Six Sigma education across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related healthcare field.
• Four years of process improvement experience, with two years direct lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience leading improvement teams and training others in Lean/Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Develop leaders in operational excellence (lean) and lead process improvement teams.
• Provide advanced analytics to identify root causes and quantify improvements.
• Facilitate training and education in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Lean Methodology

Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or healthcare

Job description

Process Improvement Specialist II Partial Remote

Galveston, Texas, United States

Clerical & Administrative Support

UTMB Health

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related healthcare field. Four (4) years of process improvement related experience, two (2) years of which must be direct experience with lean methodologies and/or six sigma.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Process Improvement Specialist II position is to develop leaders in operational excellence (lean). The position also leads and facilitates process improvement teams (such as model cells or enterprise projects) using the appropriate improvement strategy. The Process Improvement Specialist II serves as a mentoring resource for other entry level specialists and coordinators. They provide advanced analytics to understand root cause, identify opportunities for improvement and ensure statistically validated improvements. The Process Improvement Specialist provides expertise in operations research applications, facilities design and layout, ergonomics and human factors applications, failure mode and effect analysis, systems simulation, forecasting models, and work measurement techniques. The Process Improvement Specialist also delivers training and education to the organization in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Serves as a leadership coach related to performance excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation