At NorthBay Health the Senior Lean Transformation Specialist is a senior-level change agent responsible for advancing NorthBay Health’s transformation to a lean management system. This role partners with executive, clinical, and operational leaders to redesign processes, eliminate waste, and build sustainable continuous improvement capabilities. The Specialist leads high-impact improvement initiatives, coaches leaders at all levels, and embeds lean thinking into daily operations to improve quality, access, cost, and workforce engagement.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Process Improvement & Redesign
- Lead transformation of core business and clinical processes using value stream mapping, waste identification, and structured redesign methodologies.
- Partner with operational and clinical leaders to translate strategic priorities into executable process improvements.
- Champion and model lean principles, driving a system-wide cultural shift toward continuous improvement and operational discipline.
- Build organizational capability and belief in lean as a sustainable operating model through visible leadership and hands-on engagement.
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops across varying levels of complexity, from departmental initiatives to enterprise-wide redesign efforts.
- Apply A3 problem solving, root cause analysis, and data-driven countermeasure development to address operational challenges.
- Support strategic initiatives from the Enterprise Annual Plan with structured improvement methodologies.
- Deliver measurable results within accelerated timelines while building internal capability. Maintain a portfolio of improvement initiatives with defined KPIs, tracking benefit realization and reporting outcomes to leadership.
- Ensure transparency and accountability through regular progress updates and visual performance management.
- Contribute to building NorthBay’s internal lean infrastructure, including training curricula, coaching models, and standardized methodologies.
- Reduce reliance on external consultants by institutionalizing internal expertise.
Daily Management System Deployment
- Support development and rollout of NorthBay’s Daily Engagement System, including standard work, visual management, tiered huddles, and leader standard work.
- Ensure alignment between frontline execution and organizational priorities through disciplined daily management practices.
Executive Coaching & Capability Building
- Coach senior and executive leaders on lean principles, leadership behaviors, and sustainment of a lean management system.
- Provide structured training on continuous improvement tools, including A3 thinking, root cause analysis, and standard work.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Partner with the Integration Management Office to apply lean principles to integration activities, including workflow harmonization, operational readiness, and Day-One planning for acquired entities.
- Engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline all levels of staff and leadership, adapting communication and facilitation styles as needed.
- Communicate with clarity, purpose, and emotional intelligence to influence alignment and drive action.
- Lead change management strategies for improvement initiatives, proactively identifying resistance, building buy-in, and ensuring sustained adoption.
- Embed changes into standard work and management systems to prevent regression.
Interpersonal Skills and Values
Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Why NorthBay Health
NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.
We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.
We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.
NorthBay Health Benefits Options
NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.
Compensation Structure
NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.
Remote Work Disclosure
NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.
Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.
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