Process improvement manager job description

Responsibilities

Spring Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of six acute care hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in southwest Las Vegas, the 364-bed hospital offers emergency care, advanced cardiovascular and neurological surgeries and procedures, surgical services, women s health, comprehensive maternity services, a level III neonatal intensive care unit, and specialty programs in stroke, chest pain, acute inpatient rehabilitation, advanced wound care and hyperbaric medicine with a limb salvage program, and outpatient physical/occupational/speech therapy for adults and children

Job Description:

Responsible for management of the Clinical Quality Improvement program and providing direction and support for department and/or unit based

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field.

Experience Two (2) years QA or PI experience, and a minimum two (2) years progressive management experience.

Technical Skills Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet, database and Lean Training License/Certification If a RN, Current RN license in the state of Nevada required.

Other Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of the program.

Compensation Range

$ 78,998.40 - $ 104,665.60 / Yr

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Corporate Overview: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is delivering promises and driving success so we can all have what we need to live and thrive. We need talented individuals to help us bring this vision to life.

Job Summary: The Continuous Process Improvement Manager is responsible for supporting Process Owners through the design, measurement, and improvement of CRST's core processes. This person coaches and mentors others through the use of Continuous Improvement tools to maximize process performance, and to elevate Continuous Improvement skillsets throughout the organization.
Job Responsibilities:

* Manages special projects to define, measure, and improve operational processes in line with stated business goals within CRST.
* Facilitates and leads cross-functional process improvement teams to deliver impactful results. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and other documentation to support process improvements.
* Keeps stakeholders apprised of project status and defined deliverables.
* Coaches and mentors individuals and teams in the practical application of Continuous Improvement tools.
* Develops effective control plans, working with process owners, to ensure improvement gains are sustained on a long-term basis.
* Leverages best practices and shares within the team and across all businesses.
* Identifies opportunities to utilize new technologies to advance process performance. Collaborates with IT to facilitate the rollout of large-scale technology platforms.
* Serves as a change agent, systematically driving continuous improvement and change throughout the business.

Education, Experience, Qualifications:

* AA or BA in a relevant field preferred
* Prior experience and demonstrated application of formal Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Management, etc.)
* Experience may be from within a transactional or manufacturing environment.
* Experience in the transportation industry is a plus.

Did you know?

* CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to providing the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees.
* We're family-owned. We're dedicated to building on our founder's legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.
* CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive, America thrives!

Tagged as: General/Administrative

Purpose
Identifies business processes within the Supply Chain, Sourcing, Logistics and Customer Service areas in need of continuous improvement. Utilizes multiple methods for improvement including technology (ERP/JD Edwards, Greycon), value-stream mapping, and other lean, six-sigma techniques to create business efficiencies that are documented, and repeatable throughout the organization.
Lead projects removing waste and driving efficiencies in systems and processes. Projects are usually accomplished with cross-functional participation with other groups (Supply chain, Customer Service, Operations, Marketing). Applies strong problem solving and decision-making skills as well as technical knowledge, and communication skills.

Duties
1.Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.2.Generating or adapting processes and technology (ERP/JD Edwards, Greycon) to serve user needs.3.Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.4.Identifying measures and/or Key performance indicators (KPIs) of business performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the business.5.Drive process improvements to transform Mactac service and reliability to best in class.6.Establishes Process improvement Project Teams, scope and timelines. Facilitates and documents project team meetings. Manages to deliverables.7.Implements solutions to reduce and eliminate waste and inefficiencies in scoped areas of the business.8.Coordinates with appropriate personnel to develop and implement SOPs9.Heavily involved in ERP/JD Edwards and Greycon development and implementations.10.Support business initiatives and targets by identifying and implementing processes to overcome challenges.11.Communicates all appropriate information in a timely manner and fashion to the necessary people within and outside the organization.12.Secures and maintains knowledge of current industry best practices.13.Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Aware and responds to changing and interconnected variables. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Problem/Task resolution timeframe: Inclusive of shorter timeframes, but typically multiple months or more to resolve.14.Projects will from time to time require travel to Mactac locations (Minneapolis, MN , Spartanburg, SC, Scranton, PA, Columbus, IN and Troy, OH and distribution centers).

Knowledge
Requirements
•Collaboration - Maintains mutually beneficial partnerships with other functions.•Analytical Thinking - Tackles critical large-scale issues using rational thinking and reasoning.•Communication Skills - Communicates at a high level and is able to negotiate on a broad spectrum of matters.•Company Knowledge - Understands how the functions integrate into the division and the strategic concept behind the corporate goals•Functional Knowledge - Thorough understanding of his/her discipline and a rudimentary understanding of other disciplines.•Attention to detail and accuracy.•Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project. ERP (JD Edwards preferred), Greycon experience preferred.•Strong organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills to effectively contribute to executing projects.•Strong technical knowledge of products and manufacturing processes.•Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Sources
•A 4 year degree in business, marketing, supply chain or other subject relevant to the business, or equivalent education and experience.•Previous job experience in the pressure sensitive industry is preferred.•5+ years' experience in continuous improvement/process focused role(s) within a manufacturing environment.•Six-sigma blackbelt, lean certifications are preferred.

Contacts

Acts as prime consultant on significant tasks that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. Interacts with senior management and senior value-chain partners both internally and externally on matters requiring coordination and decision-making across organizational lines.

Responsibility
Works with minimal direction toward predetermined long-range goals. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Determines and pursues courses of action essential in obtaining desired results. Takes calculated risks.

Essential Physical Requirements
This position requires an employee to stand, walk and sit; navigate stairways; carry moderate loads and/or work at a computer for extended periods of time. Occasional exposure to a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels and to outdoor elements is also required. Potential to be exposed to heights. Travel to other sites will be required as project assignments necessitate.

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