Senior Process Engineer

The Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Senior Process Engineer

Salary Range: $135,000–$150,000 Join a high-performing team offering exceptional benefits and a collaborative, supportive work environment.

SUMMARY

The Senior Process Engineer will lead key initiatives to drive improved quality, operational, and/or financial performance with a high degree of autonomy. The Senior Process Engineer will partner with field teams, IT, Quality Improvement, etc. to conduct exploratory root-cause analysis and develop iterative solutions that support strategic initiatives. Primary responsibilities include analyzing and identifying process gaps or opportunities, designing incremental improvements, managing change through documentation and training, and monitoring measures of success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.

• Process Development & Optimization:

◦ Conduct root cause analysis, including process mapping, data review, gap identification, etc. to identify areas for improvement ◦ Design, develop, and implement new processes and/or improvements to existing processes and monitor performance post-rollout for iterative feedback ◦ Collaborate with necessary operations and quality leaders to ensure regulatory standards, submission timelines are met

• Project Management:

◦ Own the successful execution and implementation of initiatives. This includes ensuring that projects are completed on time and with a quality of implementation that leads to impactful results ◦ Compose project plans, lead workstreams, and track the progress of intended deliverables and metrics, and support adoption ◦ Effectively identify, raise, diagnose, and solve any risks or anomalies that impact the project

• Data Analysis & Reporting:

◦ Collect, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions ◦ Prepare and present reports on process performance and improvement initiatives ◦ Utilize statistical tools and software to analyze data trends

• Collaboration & Communication:

◦ Partner with field operations, quality, HR, IT, or other functional teams to understand and address process needs and provide technical or training support where needed ◦ Communicate results, timelines and status, to a broad and targeted audience, including the most senior executives in the company, on an informal and formal basis ◦ Facilitate discussions as a liaison between functional and field teams, including “translating” problem statements or requirements on behalf of key stakeholders

• Documentation & Compliance:

◦ Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions ◦ Ensure all processes are documented and compliant with company policies and industry standards

• Performs other related duties and activities as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required for the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree; MBA and/or concentration in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 7-10 years of professional experience with preference for those in process engineering, product development, or operational consulting fields

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Six Sigma / Lean / agile certification and/or change management certification preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve both tactical and strategic goals
• Strong analytical skills, as well as facilitation, critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and collaborate with team members
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with a high degree of initiative
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands
• Ability to coach and mentor other team members as appropriate
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Other Requirements:

• Travel as needed; 25% estimated but not guaranteed

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.