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FirstHealth

LEAN Continuous Improvement Engineer

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A Lean Manufacturing Engineer develops LEAN work methodology within a manufacturing environment, optimizes machining processes to reach optimum product quality, efficiency and process repeatability at the lowest cost. Leads and deploys best practices in the manufacturing process by supporting continuous improvement in various manufacturing processes by reducing the tooling costs and improving the flow of material and setting up cycle times.

$92,681 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description Overview Experienced, motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer/Lean Coach to help us advance & scale Lean at FirstHealth. Key work will include developing relationships with system leadership and front-line staff to champion & foster a culture that empowers problem solving & continuous improvement. Responsibilities A successful candidate will utilize their expertise in Lean tools to decrease waste & deliver value to customers. Views complex processes & problems and communicates them in simple understandable terms. Uses analytical and problems-solving skills to conduct root cause analysis & implement solutions. This role coaches & facilitates multidisciplinary teams in continuous improvement, change management & Lean leader behaviors using basic & advanced process improvement principles & A3 Thinking. This position interacts with staff, providers & leaders across the organization and at all levels. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher from accredited institution in industrial engineering, business, healthcare or related field required. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in continuous/performance improvement or process/management engineering; Lean Certification/Six Sigma Equivalent required. Operations management experiences preferred. Clinical &/or healthcare experience is a plus.