UChicago Medicine
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$77,900.00/yr - $82,300.00/yr Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at
UChicago Medicine
as a
Quality and Process Excellence Engineer
for the
Supply Chain Transformation
department. The Supply Chain Department is seeking a Quality and Process Excellence Engineer who will apply strong, practical expertise using quality, lean process, and problem solving principles and tools to drive quality, delivery, and service improvements with UCMC suppliers and internal processes. Job Summary Apply strong, practical expertise using quality, lean process, and problem-solving principles and tools to drive quality, delivery, and service improvements with UCMC suppliers and internal processes. Lead and manage supplier problem and improvement events to complete resolution (Plan-Do-Check-Act). Assist in design and implementation of policies and procedures to improve departmental initiatives. Work with Supply Chain and other department team members to identify and execute improvement initiatives. Use supplier business reviews and other in-person forums to engage suppliers in performance discussion and review. This is a highly hands-on, team, and standard work process-oriented position. Lead and manage supplier problem and improvement events to complete resolution (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Assist in design and implementation of policies and procedures to improve departmental initiatives Work with Supply Chain and other department team members to identify and execute improvement initiatives Use supplier business reviews and other in-person forums to engage suppliers in performance discussion and review This is a highly hands-on, team, and standard work process oriented position Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Recommends appropriate actions and resolution based upon application of quality, lean process, and problem solving expertise and tools to lead and manage quality, delivery, and service improvement activities with targeted suppliers and internal processes. Makes recommendations of analysis needed to identify improvement needs and performs analysis of performance data as well as qualitative stakeholder input to identify needed improvements. Interacts directly with stakeholders to set aggressive improvement objectives and measurements then execute to the plan (PDCA). Create and teach standard work processes to stakeholders as improvements are made. Lead and manage the supplier performance improvement process including quality and recall events to assure proper and complete communication and coordination of activities including stakeholder notification, inventory management, supplier response, status tracking and reporting, problem countermeasures and irreversible corrective actions. Lead Strategic Supplier Scorecard Process. Provide process improvement and problem solving expertise to assist, train, and coach Supply Chain team members. Continue to grow new skills and capabilities. Participate in supplier meetings and conferences to remain abreast of current issues, trends, opportunities, and business environment. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Statistics, or related field A minimum of three (3) years practical, hands-on, quality and lean operations experience ASQ Quality Engineer certification or demonstrated equivalent practical experience including standard statistical tools; complex problem solving and management; process planning, control and improvement Practical Six Sigma experience High qualitative analysis, problem solving, and project management skills Requires advanced modeling and analytics skills using Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, VISIO) and other standard data analysis tools (e.g. Business Objects, Tableau, etc.) High ability to analyze and interpret complex data, create reports, and prepare succinct presentations Strong communication skills including delivering formal presentations Demonstrated ability to manage own time and work tasks Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday–Friday (No weekends) Office Location: UCM Main hospital, 5837 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637 Unit/Department: Supply Chain Transformation CBA Code: Non-Union Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: www.uchospitals.edu/jobs The University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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$77,900.00/yr - $82,300.00/yr Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at
UChicago Medicine
as a
Quality and Process Excellence Engineer
for the
Supply Chain Transformation
department. The Supply Chain Department is seeking a Quality and Process Excellence Engineer who will apply strong, practical expertise using quality, lean process, and problem solving principles and tools to drive quality, delivery, and service improvements with UCMC suppliers and internal processes. Job Summary Apply strong, practical expertise using quality, lean process, and problem-solving principles and tools to drive quality, delivery, and service improvements with UCMC suppliers and internal processes. Lead and manage supplier problem and improvement events to complete resolution (Plan-Do-Check-Act). Assist in design and implementation of policies and procedures to improve departmental initiatives. Work with Supply Chain and other department team members to identify and execute improvement initiatives. Use supplier business reviews and other in-person forums to engage suppliers in performance discussion and review. This is a highly hands-on, team, and standard work process-oriented position. Lead and manage supplier problem and improvement events to complete resolution (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Assist in design and implementation of policies and procedures to improve departmental initiatives Work with Supply Chain and other department team members to identify and execute improvement initiatives Use supplier business reviews and other in-person forums to engage suppliers in performance discussion and review This is a highly hands-on, team, and standard work process oriented position Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Recommends appropriate actions and resolution based upon application of quality, lean process, and problem solving expertise and tools to lead and manage quality, delivery, and service improvement activities with targeted suppliers and internal processes. Makes recommendations of analysis needed to identify improvement needs and performs analysis of performance data as well as qualitative stakeholder input to identify needed improvements. Interacts directly with stakeholders to set aggressive improvement objectives and measurements then execute to the plan (PDCA). Create and teach standard work processes to stakeholders as improvements are made. Lead and manage the supplier performance improvement process including quality and recall events to assure proper and complete communication and coordination of activities including stakeholder notification, inventory management, supplier response, status tracking and reporting, problem countermeasures and irreversible corrective actions. Lead Strategic Supplier Scorecard Process. Provide process improvement and problem solving expertise to assist, train, and coach Supply Chain team members. Continue to grow new skills and capabilities. Participate in supplier meetings and conferences to remain abreast of current issues, trends, opportunities, and business environment. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Statistics, or related field A minimum of three (3) years practical, hands-on, quality and lean operations experience ASQ Quality Engineer certification or demonstrated equivalent practical experience including standard statistical tools; complex problem solving and management; process planning, control and improvement Practical Six Sigma experience High qualitative analysis, problem solving, and project management skills Requires advanced modeling and analytics skills using Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, VISIO) and other standard data analysis tools (e.g. Business Objects, Tableau, etc.) High ability to analyze and interpret complex data, create reports, and prepare succinct presentations Strong communication skills including delivering formal presentations Demonstrated ability to manage own time and work tasks Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday–Friday (No weekends) Office Location: UCM Main hospital, 5837 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637 Unit/Department: Supply Chain Transformation CBA Code: Non-Union Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: www.uchospitals.edu/jobs The University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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