Process Improvement Specialist II Partial Remote

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist II to develop leaders in operational excellence and lead improvement teams using lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The role emphasizes mentoring and providing advanced analytics to identify root causes and validate improvements.

You will apply operations research, facilities design, ergonomics, FMEA, system simulations, forecasting, and work measurement to drive measurable performance gains across healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related healthcare field.
• Four years of process improvement experience.
• Two years direct experience with lean methodologies and/or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate process improvement teams (e.g., model cells or enterprise projects).
• Serve as a mentoring resource for entry level specialists and coordinators.
• Provide advanced analytics to understand root cause and validate improvements.
• Apply operations research, design/layout, ergonomics and human factors to drive efficiency.
• Deliver training in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Operations research

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related healthcare field

Job description

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0449 - TDCJ Hospital

Job

Clerical & Administrative SupportRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Jul 28, 2026, 1:14:34 PM