Job Description

BJC is looking for a Performance Improvement Manager. This is an

onsite

role that will be working with our Behavioral Health group. Ideal candidate will have experience in

Performance Improvement

and

Lean Six Sigma

.

Overview

BJC Behavioral Health

is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Francois, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

As on-site Operational Excellence (OE) leader, responsible for coaching key stakeholders on best practice implementation of the high reliability system including providing perspective on how to solve operational problems and improve performance; increasing organizational problem-solving capacity through expert instruction; and offering encouragement and support through constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

Serve as Executive level coach on the effective utilization and employment of the BJC High Reliability System and Operating Model and drive the overall transformation towards a highly reliable organization while building organizational capability of OE competencies including: Lean Leadership, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Facilitation, Coaching and Standardization. Establish themselves as a valued advisor to Senior Leadership, including Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers and Supervisors, to understand the business, analyze opportunities including its ROI, estimate resource needs, define scope, initiate and execute on local and enterprise-level initiatives. Act as an internal consultant to all levels of the organization, from executive to front-line, in support of strategy deployment and catch ball activities; facilitate the development of sustainable tactics, incorporate high reliability practices to facilitate progress and achieve strategic objectives. Drive a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving through the deployment of the BJC's High Reliability System, Our BJC Values, Leadership Skills and deliver on the Operational Excellence vision. Deliver on moderate to complex improvement initiatives while acting as a coach and mentor to all internal teams, facilitating workshops and technical training, openly sharing OE knowledge, and employing rapid improvement tactics to accelerate results.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

10+ years

Licenses & Certifications

Lean Certification Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt Project Management Prof

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer