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Operational Excellence Analyst (Lean Six Sigma Trainer)

Position Number: 4851926
Location: Rootstown, OH
Position Type: Human Resources

Operational Excellence Analyst (Lean Six Sigma Trainer)

Position Type
Admin/Professional

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary Information

Summary
The Operational Excellence Analyst serves as a University expert in the application of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process improvement methodology and promoting operational excellence. In support of the Lean Six Sigma certification program curricula, the Operational Excellence Analyst will serve as an instructor, mentor, trainer, and consultant at a level commensurate with LSS certification level. This position reports to the Director of Operational Excellence and works collaboratively with colleagues in the Strategic Planning, Office of the President, across the University, and professional learners at affiliated hospitals.

Northeast Ohio Medical University is an AA/EEO Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination. Women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay Grade: 10
Starting Salary Range: $58,598 – $69,341
Location: Rootstown, OH

Benefits Offerings Include:
- Hybrid Workplace (Up to two days remote after 6 months; Policy Number: 3349-7-151)
- Training Offerings, including LSS Green & Yellow Belt and other professional development
- Competitive Health, Vision, Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- State Retirement with 14% matching
- Excellent Vacation and Sick Time
- 11 Paid Holiday Days
- Wellness Offerings
- Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
- Long Term Care Coverage Offerings
- Life Insurance
For additional details visit: https://www.neomed.edu/hr/benefits/

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Curriculum, Instruction, and Mentoring:

1. Provide instruction and project mentorship to external health care profession learners in the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) curricula for health care operations.
2. Provide instruction and project mentorship to University workforce learners in LSS program.
3. Contribute to the content development and delivery of the Employee Empowered Excellence program. Includes professional development training in topics such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management, and other areas of workforce development need.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI):

1. Provide consultation for University projects by implementing operational excellence and CQI principles and practices.
2. Lead and/or mentor LSS Green Belt-level internal University projects.

Communication and Administration:

1. Act as department liaison and consultant to University services/departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Degrees: Bachelor's degree required. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt strongly preferred. Master's degree, project management certification, and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
Experience: Experience in healthcare operations, higher education, and/or continuous quality improvement setting required. Teaching experience with adult professional learners preferred.

Key Skills, Personal Characteristics, and Key Competencies
High professional standards and integrity
Ability to work independently, prioritize and adjust to changes in deadlines and schedules
Ability to manage complex and varied problem solving.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and represent the organization appropriately
Innovative and accepting of change
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to work under internal and external deadlines
Ability to prioritize assignments
Ability to function effectively within a team environment that promotes collaboration
Ability to work effectively with external constituents
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information

Core Competencies

Leadership: NEOMED creates positive change by educating and training Ohio's next generation of health professionals, educators and researchers through experiential learning, high-impact research, strategic partnerships and innovation. By designing an environment where ideas and connections can flourish, NEOMED is transforming health care.
Exceptional Experience: By creating a welcoming, supportive and well-resourced environment, NEOMED sets the stage for meaningful interactions among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and community members. The University empowers every individual to participate fully in the campus experience and the community that NEOMED serves.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: NEOMED recognizes, appreciates and celebrates all of the ways-from backgrounds to viewpoints-that people are different. The University's culture is grounded in respect and thrives on the uniqueness of each individual. NEOMED encourages everyone's participation by fostering policies and practices that ensure fair and just access, treatment and opportunities for all.
People: Talent is NEOMED's most valuable asset. The University invests in developing its faculty and staff to realize their fullest potential. As it works to attract and retain a diverse workforce and student body, NEOMED embraces opportunity and growth across all levels of the institution.
Talent Management: NEOMED leadership strives to align department and individual talent management efforts with the university strategic plan and objectives through workforce planning, recruiting the right talent onboard and helping develop employees to their optimal potential and capabilities.
Operational Excellence: NEOMED will create a culture of operational excellence by establishing clear administrative practices and eliminating waste. Leaders strive to meet customer expectations through a continuous improvement of the operational processes and creating a culture of employee empowerment to achieve objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Degrees: Bachelor's degree and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required. Master's degree, project management certification, and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
Experience: Experience in healthcare operations, higher education, and/or continuous quality improvement setting required. Teaching experience with adult professional learners preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear and occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or kneel. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Posting Detail Information

NEOMED EEO Statement
NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.

For concerns regarding discrimination, please contact:
Molly O'Malley
Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator
Northeast Ohio Medical University, G-212B
4209 St. Rt. 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown, OH 44272
Email: momalley@neomed.edu

NEOMED requests that you provide the voluntary information requested below. It will be kept separate from your application, in a confidential and limited access file, to be used for statistical compilation and analysis for Human Resources record keeping and reporting purposes. Your response will not be used in any way to determine your eligibility for employment. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Notification of Annual Security Report.

The Northeast Ohio Medical University is committed to assisting all members of the NEOMED community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security report is available on the NEOMED website at https://www.neomed.edu/police/clery-act/annual-report/.
The annual security report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, authority of university police and security officers, crime reporting policies, and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus.

Additionally, the report contains information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by NEOMED; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

If you would like a paper copy of this report, please email police@neomed.edu or call the Department of Public Safety at 330.325.5911 to request a copy.

This information is required by law and is provided by the Northeast Ohio Medical University Department of Public Safety.

To Apply, visit:
https://neomed.peopleadmin.com/postings/3844position