Performance Improvement Engineer - Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center : Job Details

The LakeLean Industrial Engineer utilizes statistical analysis to identify opportunities for organizational performance improvement, and provides Lean expertise through training, mentoring, consulting, and providing leadership on large transformations and initiatives. The LakeLean Industrial Engineer is responsible for the quality of analysis and outcomes related to these initiatives. This position will provide leadership / mentoring / training to all levels and functions of the business's operations on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools within the organization's various locations and serves as a team lead within the Lake Lean Management Office, providing coaching, advice, and direction to Lean Leads.1. Data Review and Performance Improvementa. Directs and supports hospital departments, medical staff leaders, and senior management to facilitate cross-functional improvement efforts utilizing performance improvement methodologies, tool, and analytics.b. Uses key Lean Six Sigma tools such as VSM, SIPOC, FMEA, etc., to identify opportunities for improvement, lead strategic initiative improvement teams, and develop control plans.c. Designs data collection tools, develops data reports and displays (tabular, graphic, and other formats) for various forums and other meetings as needed.d. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and ability to use data and analytics to support project activity and progress toward goals; Coaches Lean Leads on data techniques related to process improvements, and on the application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.e. Partners with Manager of Quality Analytics to identify opportunities for improvement and to design and implement solutions.2. Coaching and Facilitationa. Effectively lead cross-functional project teams through complex transformations.b. Train, mentor, and coach organization team members, leadership, and Lake Lean Leads in the use of Lean methodology.c. Demonstrates advanced skill in leading effective meetings and designing/executing effective communication strategies.d. Identifies issues/barriers and works to facilitate resolution while prioritizing work.3. Other Duties as Assigneda. Performs other duties as assigned.Experience2 years work experience in engineering or related fieldEducationBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering