Manager, Process Improvement

Job Summary

The Manager, Process Improvement is responsible for advancing Lean process improvement initiatives across the organization. This role involves consulting, coaching, and teaching leaders and teams to create, implement, and sustain process improvements that support quality outcomes, revenue growth, and operational efficiency. The Manager partners with administrators, clinicians, and staff to foster a continuous improvement culture throughout the health system.

Essential Functions

• Coaches and educates corporate and facility leaders on Lean principles and process improvement techniques, facilitating adoption across clinical and operational areas.
• Develops and sustains collaborative relationships with corporate, hospital staff, and physicians to drive a focus on quality improvement and optimized operations.
• Assists in defining, measuring, and analyzing performance metrics to track and communicate the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Serves as an internal consultant, providing expertise on achieving quality, revenue, and operational goals through continuous improvement practices.
• Supports the Director, Process Improvement in implementing a standardized improvement system and ensuring that it is embedded into routine practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, or a related field required
• Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in process improvement, Lean methodologies, or healthcare operations required
• 2-4 years of experience leading process improvements focused on value stream mapping, rapid improvement events, metrics analysis and financial outcomes reporting required
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Application of A3 or PDSA improvement tools.
• Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma principles, with experience implementing process improvements in complex settings.
• Strong analytical skills, including familiarity with metrics development and performance tracking.
• Excellent coaching, teaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Competent in project management and data analysis software applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred or
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred