OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SPECIALIST II-BLACK BELT REQUIRED

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children's Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper's facilities annually. Cooper's ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

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The scope of this key role will be to optimize all process improvement opportunities utilizing Six Sigma and Lean principles. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leveraging this skill set to produce real results. In addition, the role will have responsibility for ensuring that Lean Six Sigma is fully integrated into the hospital strategic plan as the primary means for implementing strategies and conducting improvement projects.

Interface closely with leadership within Patient Care Services, Ancillary Services, Support

Services and Administration.

The scope of this key role will be to optimize all process improvement opportunities utilizing Six Sigma and Lean principles.

Ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leveraging this skill set to produce real

results. In addition, the role will have responsibility for ensuring that Lean Six Sigma is fully

integrated into the hospital strategic plan as the primary means for implementing strategies

and conducting improvement projects.

Successful candidates will also be responsible for coaching Green Belts and

help build an organizational knowledge base and improvement toolkit in Lean and Six

Sigma.

3-5 years in- depth experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools.

Analyst should have proven Six Sigma, Lean and Project Management experience

Analyst should have proven problem solving skills and deep system experience.

Bachelor's Degree required.

Certified as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (i.e. ASQ certification, GE Leadership Development Training, or an Accredited University program) preferred

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu