Jobs · Management · North Carolina

Director of Operational Excellence - Hybrid

Novamed · Seven Springs, NC · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive operational excellence initiatives that improve efficiency, service quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity, resource utilization, and cost effectiveness.
  • Facilitate continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Develop and implement standardized processes, operating rhythms, and best practices that drive consistency and scalability.

Partner with Operators to Lead Change

  • Serve as a trusted advisor and problem-solving partner to operational leaders across markets and business units.
  • Provide coaching and facilitation to help leaders close performance gaps and improve outcomes.
  • Drive adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working through effective change management.
  • Build relationships and influence change without direct authority, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Measure & Manage Performance

  • Develop and maintain operational metrics, scorecards, and dashboards that provide actionable insights.
  • Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support business reviews and track improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable results, presenting findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

  • Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in operations, operational excellence, business transformation, consulting, performance improvement, or related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated success leading operational improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Agile, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience partnering with operational leaders in a multi-site or distributed operating environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Able to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • PREFERRED:
  • Master's degree (MBA or related advanced degree).
  • Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Experience in healthcare, healthcare services, or private equity-backed organizations.
  • Experience supporting multi-site operations and performance improvement programs.
  • Experience developing operational dashboards, KPIs, and performance management systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
  • Life Insurance.
  • PTO.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
  • And more!

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Normal busy office environment with much telephone work.
  • May involve possible long hours as needed.

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