• Demonstrates significant experience in applying contemporary improvement tools and producing results for a function and/or business unit


• Is fully certified as a Lean Leader and/or Black Belt


• Assesses current business performance for a specific site and/or function


• Works with multiple teams of business practitioners to synthesize findings and develop improvement recommendations


• Contributes to the development of action plans and executes against them


• Supports project assignments in the customer and/or supplier environment


• Trains Kaizen Leaders and Green Belts


• Assists with Black Belt training


• Coaches and mentors Kaizen Leaders and Green Belts throughout a defined development period

• Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces


• Proactively develops and maintains broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area(s); applies broad knowledge of trends and best practices in a manner that ensures exceptional performance and results.


• Uses deep subject matter/functional expertise, influence and process skills to help internal/external customers and stakeholders identify and meet their high priority needs while considering cultural and diversity implications.


• Encourages informed Risk-taking and acts as a catalyst for innovation at Cardinal Health; generates practical, sustainable and creative options to solve problems and create business opportunities, while maximizing existing resources.


• Champions and leads change initiatives; identifies the best approach for implementing strategic processes in light of cultural and diversity

• The Black Belt is responsible for leading performance improvement projects as specified by the business unit leadership team in coordination with the Field or Functional Deployment Leader.  Responsible for implementation of corrective action plans and verification of solution effectiveness. Black belts will work with the site level financial services team to document the fiscal impact of solutions and maintain all appropriate data within the Operational Excellence project tracking system.
   
  
  


• Conduct Six Sigma Define Measure Analyze Improve Control (DMAIC), Lean and Design For Six Sigma (DFSS), projects, leading teams to address business process problems and design new processes to achieve results
  


• Facilitate problem-solving and Work-Out sessions to lead teams to address issues not requiring the DMAIC approach
  


• Mentor Kaizen Leaders and Green Belts in completing DMAIC projects
  


• Instruct Lean Six Sigma training classes as needed
  


• Conduct special data analysis projects as requested by management
  


• Identify opportunities for Six Sigma projects and conduct analysis to scope projects
  


• Coach operations managers to establish performance measurement systems and goals aligned with organizational objectives
  


• Establish Statistical Process Control charts where applicable and train process owners in their proper use
  


• Work with process owners and Information Technology (IT) resources to make data available to process owners and Green Belts for process improvement
  


• Provide technical and statistical expertise to teams to enhance quality of products and services
  


• Communicate frequently with Master Black Belt and Deployment Leader regarding project status, issues and accomplishments
  


• Facilitate project replication, sharing of best practices and documentation of standard operating procedures
  


• Document tool usage and standard operating procedures and enter them into Instant
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree strongly recommended
  
  
  • Advanced degree preferred
  
  
  • 6-8 years experience

Additional Information:

• Travel Percentage: 25%