Senior Industrial Engineer

Summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a national recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital
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- Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary Leads the organization in envisioning, developing, and implementing innovative approaches to solving problems and transforming healthcare systems by utilizing techniques and methodologies based in disciplines such as industrial and systems engineering, financial analysis, statistics, project management, and lean six sigma principles. Utilizes continuous improvement principles and tools to reduce waste, improve cycle times, reduce rework, and improve patient experience.

Serves as project manager and technical guide to cost savings and process improvement efforts.

Provides advanced statistical and financial analytical support to senior management and various project teams to support decision making for regional strategic and operational efforts. Develops, recommends, and implements innovative analytical solutions, based upon proven methodologies which support decision‑making across the organization. Champions the ongoing development and support of the department's core services including labor productivity, external benchmarking, and labor ratio targets for the organization.

Complete assessments in an efficient manner to understand the current state process, obtain and evaluate relevant data, identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and chart a resolute course of action. Leads department level improvement initiatives, and network projects. Works directly with senior leadership to achieve Network goals and strategic objectives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years Prelated experience in improving operations and conducting complex, analytical studies, and project management.
• Expert ability to use continuous improvement tools, including but not limited to process mapping, process observation, root cause analysis (FMEA), value stream mapping, pareto and statistical charts, 5 Whys, etc.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Visio); has exposure to at least one computer simulation software (SIMUL8, Arena, Flex Sim, Promodel); has exposure to at least one statistical analysis software (Minitab, SAS).
• Ability to identify key business issues and develop appropriate analyses and action plans for improving operational efficiency.
• Has exposure to the basics of financial analytics.
• Can competently calculate cost savings.
• Proficient in project management principles.
• ICGB
  - Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  - International Association for Six Sigma Certification

• Master’s Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Information & Computer Sciences, or Business Administration or related field.
• ICGB
  - Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  - International Association for Six Sigma Certification

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use,
* patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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