Sentences with phrase «on a continuous improvement process»

Second, as we move to a sector - agnostic approach in urban schooling and rely on a continuous improvement process based on new starts, expansions, and closures, we must develop rigorous, transparent systems for these activities.

With KidsMatter, services can embark on a continuous improvement process to further develop their collective understanding of mental health.

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Supply chain management and the closely related concept of logistics underpin business and corporate strategy and objectives and guide decisions on market share, investment, continuous improvement processes and assets.

Twelve critical success factors, including «the right attitude, focus, leadership, teamwork, support, and a personal and financial commitment to best practice and continuous quality improvement,» were identified, based on practices at four Ontario hospitals with comparatively low caesarean rates.19 The «right attitude» included taking pride in a low caesarean rate, developing a culture of birth as a normal physiological process, and having a commitment to one to one supportive care during active labour.

PASA has found that providers are much more willing to engage in a continuous improvement process if the stakes are low (that is, not tied to funding) and evaluations are focused on self - improvement.

Those still offering long or «one hit» courses are finding they are no longer the right fit for busy, «always on» learners — especially those who need training to fit into smaller pockets of time and be part of a continuous performance improvement process.

iObservation includes a deliberate continuous improvement process for teachers and principals to focus on increasing their effectiveness.

At best we are continually assessing and understanding current strengths and needs, setting realistic goals, working on them, then re-assessing our strengths and needs, and beginning anew in the continuous process of learning and improvement.

Whether the district buys or develops their own learning expectations, the second critical step in this process is implementing that intended curriculum and ensuring it is faithfully implemented and put through the continuous improvement loop to ensure it is a living, breathing document and not condemned to waste away on a shelf somewhere.

TCSA supported this legislation and continues to work with charters on increasing performance through training, technical assistance, and the Quality Framework, a research - based continuous improvement tool and process designed to help public charter schools assess quality and improve academic performance.

Collectively, improvements will focus on organizational systems and processes that promote continuous improvement.

«We've committed to a process of continuous improvement for this evaluation system, and when we saw this need, we acted on it,» said Kelli Gauthier, a spokeswoman for the Tennessee education department.

A focus on a systematic process for continuous improvement from low performing to high performing schools is the only proven method.»

Read as Illinois CSI Executive Director Dr. Betheny Lyke shares her thoughts with the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) on how funding must be used wisely through a continuous improvement process and how The Every Student Succeeds Act provides local education agencies with more opportunities for innovation to improve systemic problems.

Through both the Standards Assessment Report and Quality Assurance Review processes a school is guided to focus on both its areas of strength and weakness, enabling the school to set clear, targeted, measurable improvement goals that become not just the basis for maintaining accreditation but that become in themselves a continuous improvement process.

AUSL's continuous improvement process is centered on ongoing cycles of real - time, data - driven, action - focused feedback and intervention.

The report suggests that when districts commit to their partnerships through a shared vision, agree on a broad agenda to orient goals, develop structures that support relationship - building, generate access to external resources, and contain internal and external feedback loops, they can engage in a productive process of continuous improvement.

The Board of Education instituted a continuous improvement process for all schools focused on student achievement and operational effectiveness.

Staff from CCSC serve as facilitators and coaches in this continuous improvement process focused on strengthening the instructional core.

This continuous improvement brief, part one of two, describes the progress UIC has made on designing and developing its selection processes to address this problem of practice.

Initiates and supports continuous improvement processes focused on the students» opportunities for success and well - being; and

Unlike recent policy changes, continuous improvement is based on evidence that includes outcomes, processes, and resources, and embeds measurement into the day - to - day work of the system and its participants.

In «Quality and Equity in American Education: Systemic Problems, Systemic Solutions,» the authors write that continuous improvement is focused on system outcomes for a defined population of beneficiaries and the processes that lead to those results.

Research and best practice models suggest that high - quality assessments: (1) measure what they are designed to measure; (2) are consistently applied and tested for fairness; (3) regard assessment as an ongoing process for professional growth, not just a «tool» or an isolated event; (4) use the best available evidence, often from multiple sources; (5) reinforce the organization's core goals; (6) provide actionable feedback on what matters most; and (7) help build a culture of continuous improvement.

We're looking for continuous improvement, which in practice means we tend to have more generalists rather than specialists in teams, as handovers often waste time, so our designers have a broad understanding of the whole process and hands - on working relationships with other disciplines.

Personally I think the purported distinction between legal project management (LPM) and lean six sigma (Lean) that many refer to is really based on a difference in emphasis as the underlying basic concepts of stakeholder / client focus, measuring activity versus an identified baseline and continuous process improvement are consistent between the two.

Some additional distinctions between Liam Brown's «law company» and the traditional law firm include: (1) performance and reward structures that value output over input; (2) closer alignment with the financial and enterprise objectives of the consumer; (3) a corporate structure that takes a long - term, client - centric view over profit - per - partner; (4) continuous process improvement; (5) investment in technology; (6) focus on «the right resource for the task»; (6) compressed delivery time; (7) a continuous quest to use technology and process to automate tasks and gather «big data» for benchmarking, predicting, and quantifying risk; (8) a transparent, 24/7/365 accessible connection with legal consumers; (9) supply chain management expertise; and (10) reduced cost.

My article focuses on a «people, process, technology» framework for re-engineering legal services, identifying categories of legal - technology competences, and employing «lean thinking,» not only to improve processes, but to create organizations focused on continuous improvement and innovation from the bottom up.

Three particularly impressive aspects of this approach are its overarching client focus, emphasis on attorney - client communication and collaboration, and search for continuous process improvement.

I want a postion that uses my wide of expericnes in diffewrnt manuf setting that allow the understanding and proper use of lean tools focused on developing self efficient teams managing the process of continuous improvements methodology

The Packaging Engineer will collaborate on process continuous improvement and product commercialization cross-functional project teams.

Functioned on an expert level to define new corporate processes for HR / recruiting, vendor management (ensuring quality and timely delivery), and overall continuous process and procedure improvements for recruitment, Human Resources, and expatriate mobilization cycle.

Focus on continuous improvement, always thinking of ideas to improve processes and procedures.

The candidate must also work on continuous self - improvement by being adept at managing & leading teams for running successful process operations & experience of developing plans, procedures and service standards for business excellence.

The candidate must also work on continuous self - improvement by being adept at managing & leading teams for running successful process operations & experience of developing plans, procedures and service -LSB-...]

• Develop, maintain and oversee all billing procedures for specifically designated department • Follow up on all receivable balances and ensure that delinquent account holders are contacted and perused for payments • Prepare periodic billing reports and supervise billing staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency of claims • Develop and implement billing policies with a focus on continuous improvement of each billing process and sub-process • Ascertain that all received payments are properly logged to appropriate register

SUMMARY * Highly motivated professional with 13 years of experience in Product Management, product development, process optimization, Manufacturing and Customer Support * Cross functional leadership in matrix environment working with global customers & partners * Experience in executing & launching customer desired features on time * Successful in implementing continuous improvement strategies for product quality and proces...

MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS • Over 5 years of demonstrated experience in operations management • Functional knowledge of identifying opportunities and creating metrics for continuous improvement • Highly skilled in developing and implementing processes to improve delivery of services • Hands on experience in addressing potential and present problems that may affect smooth operational flow • Conversant with contacting, establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with external and internal forces

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE Globally competitive, results - driven, and hands - on professional, with strong qualifications and proven success in supply chain and logistics operations, tactical planning and implementation, and continuous process improvement within global setting.

Demonstrated success managing projects and teams across all organizational levels, utilizing creative problem solving with a focus on continuous process improvement.

Hands on experience in business management, supervision, manufacturing / testing, purchasing (ERP / MRP, SAP systems), supply chain, facilities, quality control, process documentation, human resources, employee training, continuous improvement and on - time delivery.

Microsoft office) * Attended a course on plastic injection moulding machines Details: * Salary: Negotiable * Working Hours: 10 pm — 8 am Monday to Friday * Location: Cradley Heath * Duration: Temp to Perm Role of a Maintenance Engineer: * Provide maintenance support to all departments * Identify, select and supply new equipment * Provide on the job training on day to day maintenance procedures (including gas injection processing training) * Promote and contribute to continuous improvement activities throughout the department * Maintain plastic injection moulding machinery, ancillary equipment, material dryers, hot runners, water heaters, nitrogen generators and compressors * Maintain air compressors, hydraulics and pneumatics * Install plant and machinery * Diagnose, locate and rectify faults * Develop a wide working knowledge of planned maintenance software * Carry out planned maintenance programmes to ensure optimum working * Liaise with external suppliers and technical departments * Control the spares (ordering, booking and identify minimum and maximum requirements) Standard Extra Personnel Benefits Benefits of working with us as a Maintenance Engineer: * 28 Holidays per year * Weekly Pay * Pension Scheme * Employed Status * Discounted Holiday Club * Personal Accident Insurance * Mortgage references * My Extra Rewards - An online portal offering vouchers and discounts If you are interested in the above role please click apply

We will lead the global orthodontic industry by providing the highest quality products at the best value through dependable, personalized service, on - time delivery and continuous improvement of our products and processes.

You will also have an active role in the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, ensure adequate records are obtained for the quality department and complete other tasks involved with managing a small project This is a great position for someone who wants to work for a leading medical manufacturer on a days based role, wants to receive specialist training and progress in a technically interesting role The Role: * Electrical Maintenance Engineer * Medical manufacturing * Working on small projects * PPM and reactive maintenance The Person: * Maintenance Engineer * Heavy industry experience * Electrical Qualifications This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd..

Measured and controlled performance goals and standards Displayed quality orientation and attention to detail Conducted systems and continuous improvement orientation Responsible for inventory management Displayed product and process knowledge Completed other assignments and special projects as requested Balanced workloads among the work force Time and attendance Worked on ways to continually improve SOP's within the department and other departments if asked to do so.

Professional Experience Boston Scientific Corporation (St. Paul, MN) 2005 — Present Director, Manufacturing Information Systems • Direct cross-functional teams on development and support projects valued in excess of $ 32 million • Responsible for the implementation of manufacturing execution systems world - wide • Hire, train, supervise, and review project management team ensuring efficient and effective operations • Set and strictly enforce departmental budgets, workflows, action plan, and project deadlines • Develop and implement new technologies, systems, and processes to streamline manufacturing operations • Build and strengthen strategic relationships with business partners, contractors, and industry leaders • Launch enterprise - wide asset management (EAM) system in three countries and four manufacturing plants • Develop long range strategic plan for key manufacturing systems including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) • Work in both matrix and functional environments and facilitate continuous improvement and adoption of best practices • Launch and maintain effective engagement and process alignment strategy among international customers • Successfully design and launch IS - wide employee training and development program • Design and implement 24 × 7 information technology help desk for manufacturing applications • Serve as director of the University of Minnesota intern recruitment program • Consistently recognized and promoted for excellence in project and personnel management

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Managed all daily operations in each zone of Ford's Trim and Chassis Departments Oversaw manufacturing processes, 120 employee team, and final product quality Served on company Continuous Progress Improvement teams developing best practices Observed product manufacturing process and recommended improvement strategies Reduced personnel overtime, manpower, and production scrap while increasing efficiency Identified design flaws, offered remedial measures, and implemented changes Received numerous awards for process and product improvement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and posiImprovement teams developing best practices Observed product manufacturing process and recommended improvement strategies Reduced personnel overtime, manpower, and production scrap while increasing efficiency Identified design flaws, offered remedial measures, and implemented changes Received numerous awards for process and product improvement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and posiimprovement strategies Reduced personnel overtime, manpower, and production scrap while increasing efficiency Identified design flaws, offered remedial measures, and implemented changes Received numerous awards for process and product improvement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and posiimprovement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and positive manner

ING US Financial Services (Atlanta, GA) 5/2006 — 2/2009 Six Sigma Black Belt • Responsible for identifying, defining, and implementing continuous improvement (Six Sigma) projects • Communicated quality management tools and methodologies to project teams • Established and directed process improvement group reporting process • Cut annual process budget by 20 % by reducing testing / production errors through process standardization • Saved $ 350K of annual business contract production costs through vendor consolidation and elimination of manual product assembly • Identified $ 2 million in potential annual savings by developing a check processing distribution strategy • Reduced annual expenses by $ 1.7 million through cost avoidance by optimal vendor selection processes • Minimized business risk and legal mitigations by tracking / confirming contract delivery to clients and standardizing marketing forms practices and control measures • Mentored Green Belts and team members on their roles and responsibilities

Professional Experience Accenture (City, ST) Date — Date Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Consultant • Supported the United States Postal Service Continuous Improvement Office and Retail Service Area • Led a ZIP - Forward project validating the accuracy of POS originating Priority Mail data • Supported the United States Postal Service Finance Remediation and Compliance team • Directed ZIP - Forward project to define the Business Reply Mailer process and identify revenue leakage • Created a strategic roadmap of improvements for a new operational and financial processes • Reduced the risk of revenue loss and establish metrics for process analysis and benchmarking • Supported United States Postal Service Global Claims Accounting Services Group • Managed a ZIP - Forward Event to reduce claim backlog and overall adjudication process time • Improved mediation strategy and mitigation plan to assist in SOX certification • Provided coaching on LSS theories, methodologies, and tools to ZIP - Forward project team • Mentored a USPS employee to achieve Green Belt status

Instead of focusing on having the highest standard of evidence for assessing the impact of a program, it may be better to consider how to ensure evaluation learnings are used to inform program practice, similar to continuous quality improvement processes used in the health sector.