the journeybegins withyou.                                                                                            There's quite a distance between wondering and knowing. And for patients waiting for answers to important health questions, it's a road they want to travel as quickly as possible. At Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, we understand urgency. But more than speed, we focus our energies on accuracy. Currently we are seeking a Black Belt.   Main DutiesFirst & Foremost-Project Leader. Lead process improvement and process design teams to rigorously apply the Six Sigma process improvement process, with a strong emphasis on using LEAN tools and concepts in order to achieve business results.   Required KnowledgeStructured problem solving and process analysis skills and experience:  uses a systematic, disciplined and data-based process that gets to root cause to solve problems (not firefighting), analyzes and improved processes.  Not satisfied with Status Quo. Knows that improvement opportunity exists everywhere. Team Orientation: Enjoys working in a team environment.  Able to work closely with the Teterboro senior leadership team to drive Six Sigma projects and business results. Able to work cross-functionally in matrix environment. Able to coach others, including business leaders in Lean tool application.  Quantitative Data Analysis aptitude: enjoys and is skilled at working with numeric data, can synthesize quantitative data to draw business conclusions. General: Able to work on multiple projects under time constraints. Proactive and Self-directed. Able to communicate and work at all levels in the organization. Exhibits strong leadership and negotiations skills and desire for higher responsibility.  Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills. Software Proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access).   Required ExperienceThree to Five years demonstrated project management excellence leading a cross-functional team in implementation of lean concepts such as 1 piece flow, cells, Kanban systems, standard  work and 5S.  Required EducationBachelor's Degree. MBA Desirable  Special RequirementTravel requirements :75% “Quest Diagnostics has many career opportunities for individuals whose talent, initiative and dedication will complement our belief that the patient comes first and that values do matter. We work to earn our customers' trust every day by providing the highest quality products and services in a professional, accessible and informative way. Our workforce is diverse and talented and believes in our vision: 'Dedicated people improving the health of patients through unsurpassed diagnostic insights.'   Requirements:Quest Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer