Lehigh Valley Health Network

Manager Industrial Engineering

Lehigh Valley Health Network$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Pennsylvania, US
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • 5 years experience in operations improvement and analytical reviews.
  • 3 years supervisory experience in management engineering.
  • Proficient in project management principles and communication skills.
  • Expert in continuous improvement tools (e.g., process mapping, root cause analysis).
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and at least one statistical software (e.g., Minitab, SAS).
  • ICGB Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with leadership to maintain the network management engineering program.
  • Manages a team of engineers, providing coaching and feedback for development.
  • Builds relationships with key stakeholders to support management engineering areas.
  • Provides analytical support to senior management for informed decision-making.
  • Conducts assessments to identify opportunities and eliminate waste in processes.
  • Ensures effective deployment and optimization of labor/productivity systems.
  • Develops training materials for stakeholders and leaders.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity within Pennsylvania.
  • Professional development and training for less experienced team members.
  • Engagement with a variety of stakeholder groups in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
Summary
Leads a group of industrial engineers to develop and implement the essential elements of an effective industrial engineering program: labor and productivity budget, analysis and review, benchmarking, position control, and cost center level improvement projects. Leverages various engineering, data and statistical analysis, Lean Six Sigma, change management, and project management skills and techniques to implement changes and advance the organization forward to achieving annual enterprise goals.

Job Duties
  • Collaborates with leadership to develop, implement, and maintain the network management engineering program focusing on the department's core services of productivity reporting and analysis, budget labor setting, position control, and ongoing variance analysis and reporting. Completes a robust review of the accuracy of the key deliverables produced by the department for accuracy and usability.
  • Manages and deploys a group of management engineers on the various elements of the department's core services. Provides direct feedback and coaches on areas of development for those individuals who have less experience in management engineering or the healthcare industry.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with network key stakeholders to understand and provide support as needed the key areas related to management engineering.
  • Provides complex analytical leadership and support to senior management/key project stakeholders to enable them with various analyses in order to make informed decisions.
  • Completes 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.
  • Ensures the deployment, utilization, and optimization of the key labor/productivity system. Develop and oversee the development of informational and training materials for various network stakeholders and leaders.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Information & Computer Science, Operations Management or Business Administration.
  • 5 years Professional or related experience in improving operations and conducting analytical reviews and sharing recommendations and
  • 3 years Direct supervisory experience
  • Proficient in project management principles with strong presentation and communication skills.
  • 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.
  • Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Visio). Has exposure to at least one statistical analysis software (Minitab, SAS).
  • Understands and applies financial analytics current projects.
  • Ability to identify key business issues and develop appropriate analyses and action plans for improving operational efficiency.
  • ICGB - Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - International Association for Six Sigma Certification Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications
  • 7 years Professional or related experience in improving operations and conducting analytical reviews and sharing recommendations and
  • 5 years Direct supervisory experience
  • Experience with Labor Benchmarking systems/programs.
  • Knowledge of programming concepts and language.

Physical Demands
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.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift:
Day Shift

Address:
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:
REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA

Position Type:
Remote

Union:
Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Department:

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a healthcare network based in the Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The healthcare network serves eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania. Its flagship hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, located on Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown.
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