Process Improvement Engineer

About the role

• City/State
• Virginia Beach, VA
• Work Shift
• First (Days)

Overview

The Process Improvement Engineer II is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and optimizing operational processes within the organization to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. Uses data-driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. Works closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements, monitor outcomes, and ensure the sustainability of improvements.

• Support process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data to measure process performance, identify trends, and evaluate the impact of changes.
• Work closely with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools and methodologies to staff and teams.
• Monitor the success of implemented process changes, ensuring sustainability and identifying further areas for improvement.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate process improvement findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management.

Education

• BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree preferred

Certification/Licensure

• Lean six Sigma certification Preferred

Experience

• 3 years experience in process improvement or healthcare management
• 5 years of related experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $88,899.20 - $132,620.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

• *Pet Insurance
• *Legal Resources Plan
• *Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
• In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.