Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC)Job OpeningJob Title: Job Requirements: We currently have a highly visible opportunity available for a subject matter expert to support operational, clinical and revenue improvement initiatives throughout SAMC. We'll rely on you to assure that all assigned projects are accomplished successfully and within specific time frames; lead, facilitate, support and mentor multidisciplinary teams through process improvement methodologies and techniques; and act as a change agent to promote process transformation and drive the transition and changes that lead to improved organizational performance. Inherent in this role is the identification of waste, the analysis of suggestions for change and appropriate data analysis necessary to support clinical, operational, revenue and managerial decisions. This key assignment requires a Master's in Business, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Computer Science, Information Systems, Biostatistics or Industrial Engineering, broad organizational systems knowledge and 3-5 years of experience in process improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, Lean, Change Management, Rapid Process Improvement and Project Management. The ability to effectively manage multiple, concurrently running projects utilizing project management tools is essential, as are excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills. A Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of progressive experience in quality, process improvement or healthcare as a clinical professional may be substituted for the Master's degree. Experience in healthcare/hospital operations performance and process improvement is strongly preferred. The dedication and talent of our superior staff has recently earned us the Consumer Choice Award for the fourteenth consecutive year, ranking us among the top hospitals in the country for overall quality and image and the best in our region. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Alison.Millhollen@samc.com or apply online at www.samc.com. We are an equal opportunity employer. Contact Name: Alison Millhollen
Research in MotionJob OpeningJob Title:Lean Sigma Supply Chain Specialist (Business Solutions Consultant) Job Requirements: Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Planning & Business Services, this highly motivated individual will work with a group of lean/operational improvement specialists whose role is to support alignment of RIM's Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization to overall business objectives through guidance on strategic policy deployment and provide business solutions/support services to assist teams in achievement of improvement priorities. They will also help develop and assist in implementation of "best-in-class" practices to support transformation towards excellence. As a leader of a key function within the Internal Manufacturing & New Product Introduction organization, the Business Solutions Consultant will be required to work cross functionally and leverage relationships at all levels to achieve global strategic and tactical objectives within Manufacturing & Outsource Operations, Engineering Support, New Product Introduction, & Supply Chain Planning. In addition to planning, organizing, and rolling out methodologies and practices that are scalable, robust, and streamlined to support business growth and profitability, the change agent will operate with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism to successfully prioritize workload in accordance with business goals. The successful candidate will act as a strategic business partner to business unit leaders & help to coach/mentor teams in business process analysis, design, and optimization to enable exceptional performance that supports improvement of quality, cost & delivery in high volume wireless handset-manufacturing & supply chain.
Above all, the individual will have a solid understanding of what it takes to lift an organization towards Operational Excellence & World Class/High Performance with proven results in leading organizational change & lean transformation.
ADDITIONAL ASSETS A seasoned leader, communicator, and change agent with a compelling drive for excellence, who demonstrates ownership over customer/client needs, establishes credibility, builds rapport/relationships, inspires achievement, influences with or without authority, acts strategically, lives integrity, & delivers results while developing others along the way. Focused expertise of transformational change in one or more areas of manufacturing & supply chain excellence including Global Planning & Inventory Control; Product Lifecycle Management; SMT/Test/Manufacturing Engineering; Manufacturing & Outsource Operations, Demand Forecasting, Sales & Operations Planning, Logistics & Distribution, Risk Management, etc. Experience in planning, implementation, monitoring & review of Hoshin Kanri/Policy Deployment. Ability to support the development of annual objectives and cascading improvement priorities, facilitate operational reviews of improvement targets using KPI dashboards, breakthrough objective action plans, & RCCA (root-cause corrective action) recovery plans. A solid understanding & appreciation in the value of effective leadership, performance measurement systems, career & succession planning, training & development, coaching/mentorship programs, rewards & recognition, & other initiatives that support talent development within an organization. Experience in leading/facilitating change through Lean/DMAIC data-driven, problem solving methodology, applied in a high volume dynamic manufacturing & transactional processes. An ability to lead multi-day Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen Blitz) using lean tools as well as leading long-term/strategic projects & programs through exceptional project & change management skills to drive improvements in cost, quality, efficiency and cycle time. Strategic & operational planning expertise with an action oriented perspective, sound problem analysis, logical thinking, ability to "grasp the situation" and develop effective solutions targeted towards the root cause and execute them in a practical and sustainable manner to achieve desired results. Dedicated, flexible and highly motivated, proven leader with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, excellent conflict resolution skills and demonstrated experience in directing and motivating multi-talented and multi-level teams within a high-tech manufacturing environment. If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry! 2010 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, BlackBerry, "Always On, Always Connected" and the "envelope in motion" symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Research In Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Name: Rebecca Green City: Waterloo A Career in Six SigmaA Career in Six Sigma and compensation depends on many factors such as experience, level of certification, company, references, and amount of time dedicated to Six Sigma projects. The site listed below combines all related Six Sigma jobs on several popular search sites.
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