Production/Operations Specialist

About Blue Water Thinking

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers. 

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions,  thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple:  Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description:

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Production/Operations Specialist to join our team, supporting a large project at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Production/Operations Specialist will play a vital role in coordinating organizational activities, directing the production, pricing, sales, and distribution of healthcare services, and improving overall operations.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Coordinate organizational activities to ensure seamless production, pricing, sales, and distribution of healthcare services.
•    Oversee and implement strategies for overall operations improvement.
•    Forecast customer demand and develop actionable plans to meet demand effectively.
•    Collaborate with department managers to align goals and optimize workflow.
•    Monitor and assess the performance of healthcare services, identifying areas for enhancement.
•    Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
•    Analyze operational data to provide insights and recommendations for process improvement.
•    Lead the implementation of best practices for production and operations management.

Location: 4136 Carolina Commerce Parkway, Ladson, SC 29456

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
•    6+ years of experience in production, operations, or related roles, preferably in healthcare services.
•    Proven ability to coordinate organizational activities across multiple departments effectively.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to forecast demand and identify operational improvements.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Experience working within the Department of Veterans Affairs or a similar federal healthcare environment.
•    Familiarity with operational data analysis tools and techniques.
•    Certification in operations management or related areas (e.g., Six Sigma, PMP).

Eligibility:

•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
•    Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The proposed salary range for this position is $37,000 - $57,000 as a full-time employee or up to $38.57.00/hr. as a 1099 contractor.

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401K plan.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Applying for this Job:

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