Business Process Improvement Manager - RLAB at Vitalant in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

Description

Join Vitalant and help make a difference in people's lives every day. As a Business Process Improvement Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout all functional areas of the organization and specifically those within the Reference Lab Operations. You will collaborate closely with the Functional Vice-President or designated leader on improvement projects and initiatives. This role will guide all aspects of process improvement including identification of potential Lean and Six Sigma projects.

What to Expect

Work Location: This position can be located remotely from a work-at-home environment anywhere in the United States

Schedule: Monday - Friday (Dayshift)

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401K + 5% company match


• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year


• Free basic life and AD&D insurance


• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance


• Paid time off


• Employee Resource Groups


• Recognition and perks

• Support and mentor staff while leading by example through our RITE Values.


• Identify, manage and execute multiple Lean Six Sigma initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost and enhance quality.


• Perform data analysis to identify trends, bottlenecks, and other performance enhancement opportunities that reduce defects, minimizes variations and reduces waste.


• Works closely with the functional leader (s) to prioritize initiatives that deliver maximum value to the business.


• Establishes primary metrics to effectively monitor process outputs and measure performance success.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., Business Administration or a technical field)
required.
Knowledge of performance improvement, statistical tools, and CGMP systems and
applications required.

License/Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (by a recognized certifying agency) or completion within 12 months required.

Travel

Travel is required at the discretion of the functional leader.

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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