ConTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (Strategy and Automation)
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Continuous Improvement
Plan and implement quality management system in order to ensure co
nsistent deployment in all areas of Operations and support functionsGuide, direct, maintain and mo
nitor all activities associated with the successful application of Co
ntinuous Improvement. Set CI target goals and manage the Process Re-engineering/Lean Sigma strategy to enable operatio
nal efficiencies and business outcomes.
Process Institutionalization
Define procedures and manage internal / external audits and assessments to maintain compliance to QMS - including f
ramework updat
es, training and issue resolution. Provide training on new f
ramework for effective deploymentTransform the organization from focus on co
nventional quality assessment to focused on best-in-class prevention.
Process Excellence
Deploy quality plan at the Business level in co
njunction with the Operations Leader group to provide overall quality leadership to the site.Drive rigorous metrics related to the Balance Score Card to e
valuate performance and drive reduction in variability/defects in business processes.
Stakeholder Management
Clearly and succinctly articulate site performance and any remediation plans at an executive levelDevelop a trusted advisor relatio
nship with various leadership groups from operations delivery, and governance, in order to support identification, review, prioritization and execution of key improvements opportunities/projects to drive results
Talent Management
Exhibit strong people leadership and drive team performance, succession planning, and career development. Champion team synergy and engagement. Ability to motivate, counsel, and co
nstructively deal with people at all levelsCo
nduct resource planning exercise for CI function. Plan and implement CI related training programs, reward and recognition programs. Communicates with the team on the career paths in order to ensure that the employees are totally engaged
Process Management
Define f
ramework for implementing segment specific CI plans (including transactio
nal level quality checks). Ensure application of quality management practices relevant to the co
ntext of the businessesAnalyze operatio
nal data from different source and interact with senior management of the business unit in order to create digital transformation plans and drive the change.Coordinate a team of cross functio
nal partners respo
nsible for driving improvement in an assigned area
Branding
Participate in internal/external forums to represent CI team, publish white-papers in order to establish thought leadershipEstablish CI as an aspiratio
nal career path for CHIP employees
Preferred Attributes:
Demo
nstrated ability to perform well in a highly dynamic, rapidly changing environmentFlexible, adaptable, proactive and self-motivatedAbility to think laterally, multi task and work well under pressure, to identify issues and work to resolve them in partnership with business leaders
Minimum Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in BPO, Shared Services related to Quality, CI, Op Excellence functions.Operations Management, Quality/CI Program management, communication, stakeholder management, negotiating and influencing experience with a track record of achieving engagement from cross-functio
nal stakeholdersOutsourcing experience and knowledge of Healthcare and or Distribution industry domainsExperience with large scale operations working across or coordinating with multiple domains and business unitsMinimum of 2 years experience leading a team of tenured Co
ntinuous Improvement Co
nsultantsExperience working as part of a global, cross-functio
nal team and working with all levelsWilling to work US hoursWilling to work o
nsite (BGC)
Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
We’re the business behind healthcare. And rewarding careers.Awards and recognition:Over the past year, Cardinal Health was recognized for its leadership and commitment to diversity and sustainability, including:• Named on the 2017 World's Most Admired Companies list by Fortune• Recognized by the National Association for Female Executives as a Top 60 Company for Executive Women for the sixth consecutive year• Included in Becker's Healthcare 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2017 listing• Named to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality for the fifth consecutive year based on ratings in HRC's 2017 Corporate Equality Index• Included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North American Company Index for the eleventh consecutive yearAbout Cardinal HealthCardinal Health, Inc. is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company, providing customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician offices worldwide. The company provides clinically proven medical products and pharmaceuticals and cost-effective solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency from hospital to home. Cardinal Health connects patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Because Cardinal Health helps ensure pharmacists and the consumers they serve have access to medications they need while working to help prevent prescription drug diversion, the company and its education partners created Generation Rx, a national program to help prevent the misuse of prescription medications. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with approximately 50,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks #14 on the Fortune 500.For more information, visit cardinalhealth.com, follow @CardinalHealth on Twitter and connect on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/ company/cardinal-health.