Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Company: Sheppard Pratt
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Summary:

• Provides strategic project and oversight of large-scale system-wide improvement projects from identification, implementation, tracking, and benefits realization utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, business analysis, and quality management methodologies.
• Works closely with Sheppard Pratt Consulting division (SP Solutions) and acts as an Improvement Consultant on consulting & management services engagements to lead various improvement workshops from planning and assessment to recommend future designs to achieve the client's strategic goals.
• The position will support financial, quality, and productivity improvement projects with various scope and scales' throughput increases and cost reduction goals.
• Assist in working on internal improvement projects and instilling a culture of continuous improvement throughout the entire organization at all levels of the organization.Requires:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Industrial or Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required with at least 5 years of experience, Master's degree preferred
  • Strong problem solving (DMAIC/PDCA) and critical thinking skills, and ability to oversee and provide guidance to others in the continuous process improvement organization
  • Experience in leading large improvement initiatives preferred. Demonstrated results and achievements in areas of experience
  • Can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish multiple, complex, projects simultaneously
  • Has the functional and technical skills (Access, Excel, Minitab and Tableau) to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must possess the interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, listen carefully, and speak knowledgeably and persuasively in presenting recommendations for new or changed procedures/systems
  • Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks
  • Professional certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma highly desired
  • Project Management experience preferred

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