Process Improvement Manager - Southshore Region - On site​/Hybrid

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job is responsible for and leads the process improvement efforts for the organization by effectively managing a set of value stream efforts leveraging lean six sigma core capabilities. This job interfaces directly with executive team to drive process improvement strategy and to efficiently achieve process improvement objectives. This position also leads multi-disciplinary teams to meet or exceed process improvement goals in support of the company's waste reduction mission.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.

It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required - Bachelor's degree

Preferred - Master's degree

Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Required - 7 years related experience, including experience training and deploying Lean Six Sigma principles.

Preferred - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent judgment and organization skills.
• Professional group facilitation, decision making, and delegating skills.
• Ability to and experience working independently, setting project priorities, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong sense of personal accountability for work.
• Ability to move about freely throughout the hospital or campus; transport equipment/flip charts; work environment primarily indoors.

• Leads impactful strategic initiatives ensuring program goals are achieved within budgetary, time, and organizational parameters.
• Leads program communication strategy through clear articulation of ideas to the project team and critical interfacing with senior management.
• Develops curriculum and serves as instructor for strategic program management training programs.
• Designs and conducts coaching/consulting engagements leveraging project management, change management, and process improvement core capabilities.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may…