Senior Industrial Engineer

lvhn; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an experienced analytics leader to envision, develop, and implement data-driven improvements across the organization. You will act as a project manager and technical guide for cost savings and process improvements in healthcare operations.

Responsibilities include providing advanced statistical and financial analysis to senior leadership, designing innovative analytical solutions, and driving labor productivity and benchmarking programs across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IE/OR/Healthcare Mgmt/Business.
• 5 years' experience in improving operations and analytics.
• Expert use of continuous improvement tools: process mapping, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, Pareto, 5 Whys.
• Proficient MS Office; exposure to simulation and statistics software.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced statistical and financial analytical support to senior management and various project teams to support decision making for regional strategic and operational efforts.
• Develops, recommends, and implements innovative analytical solutions, based upon proven methodologies which support decision‑making across the organization.
• Champions the ongoing development and support of the department's core services including labor productivity, external benchmarking, and labor ratio targets for the organization.
• Complete assessments in an efficient manner to understand the current state process, obtain and evaluate relevant data, identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and chart a resolute course of action.
• Leads department level improvement initiatives, and network projects.
• Works directly with senior leadership to achieve Network goals and strategic objectives.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Operations Research

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Statistics

Excel

Visio

Simulation Tools

Minitab/SAS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIMUL8

Arena

FlexSim

Promodel

Minitab

SAS

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Leads the organization in envisioning, developing, and implementing innovative approaches to solving problems and transforming healthcare systems by utilizing techniques and methodologies based in disciplines such as industrial and systems engineering, financial analysis, statistics, project management, and lean six sigma principles. Utilizes continuous improvement principles and tools to reduce waste, improve cycle times, reduce rework, and improve patient experience. Serves as project manager and technical guide to cost savings and process improvement efforts.

Job Duties

Provides advanced statistical and financial analytical support to senior management and various project teams to support decision making for regional strategic and operational efforts.

Develops, recommends, and implements innovative analytical solutions, based upon proven methodologies which support decision‑making across the organization.

Champions the ongoing development and support of the department's core services including labor productivity, external benchmarking, and labor ratio targets for the organization.

Complete assessments in an efficient manner to understand the current state process, obtain and evaluate relevant data, identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and chart a resolute course of action.

Leads department level improvement initiatives, and network projects.

Works directly with senior leadership to achieve Network goals and strategic objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or related field.

5 years Prelated experience in improving operations and conducting complex, analytical studies, and project management.

Expert ability to use continuous improvement tools, including but not limited to process mapping, process observation, root cause analysis (FMEA), value stream mapping, pareto and statistical charts, 5 Whys, etc.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Visio); has exposure to at least one computer simulation software (SIMUL8, Arena, FlexSim, Promodel); has exposure to at least one statistical analysis software (Minitab, SAS).

Ability to identify key business issues and develop appropriate analyses and action plans for improving operational efficiency.

Has exposure to the basics of financial analytics. Can competently calculate cost savings.

Proficient in project management principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Information & Computer Sciences, or Business Administration or related field.

ICGB - Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - International Association for Six Sigma Certification Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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