Description
Haweo LLC is a certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)- owned small business Federal contracting company. As a professional services firm that provides consulting and advisory services to clients, Haweo works to improve operational efficiency and to accomplish organizational objectives as well as serving as a leading provider for information services and business management services to the Federal Government. We seek to deliver superior service and exceptional talent to ensure mission success. Haweo offers a highly competitive benefits package that reflects our objective of employing top industry performers.
Haweo is seeking a qualified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (BB) to support the Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP) Improvement Sciences Directorate in San Diego, CA. The Black Belt, working within the team, will execute process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, mentor personnel seeking LSS certification, and support continuous improvement projects across Navy Medicine's Pacific region commands. This position report to the Master Black Belt and work collaboratively to drive operational excellence throughout NMFP and its lower echelon commands.
This position is hybrid, with 60% on-site at Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP), 4170 Norman Scott Road, Suite 5, San Diego, CA 92136, 40% remote. Travel may be required to both CONUS and ONCONUS Navy Medicine locations.
What will you do?
Performance Improvement (PI):
• Support process/performance improvement projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Get Real Get Better (GRGB) methodologies
• Apply DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology for reducing variability and standardizing processes
• Apply DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) for new processes or enabling growth within new technologies
• Lead and facilitate Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) for eliminating waste
• Analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies
• Enhance operational efficiency to reduce costs and increase stakeholder satisfaction
• Foster a culture of continuous process improvement within NMFP and its supported commands
Mentoring and Certification Support:
• Conduct monthly mentoring sessions for personnel pursuing LSS certification
• Verify knowledge transfer of belts applying for certification
• Review submissions for technical accuracy and alignment with Navy Medicine strategic initiatives
• Validate project scope, measurable results, and adherence to Navy Medicine's uniform documentation methodology
• Deliver professional development courses via in-person or virtual/asynchronous modalities
Documentation and Reporting:
• Conduct comprehensive process mapping and analysis
• Identify key areas of inefficiency and recommend improvement actions
• Provide detailed reports documenting current workflows, identified inefficiencies, and recommended improvements
• Develop optimized workflows and work with stakeholders to implement changes
• Produce briefing slides, metric charts, progress reviews, program schedules, technical reports, and organizational charts