This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter

This is where your expertise helps people

You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As an Operational Excellence Lead, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.

Your team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.

Our Operational Excellence team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

This is a key Operational Excellence role supporting manufacturing. The OpEx Lead encompasses new process design and optimization, supports and improves the existing processes, and continuous improvements. This is a high-visible position that offers an individual the ability to make a significant contribution to the organization.

What you'll be doing

• Design/modify/improve manufacturing and support processes using Operations Excellence techniques such as Total Loss Analysis (TLA) and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Responsible for supporting and achieving Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s).
• Acquire Baxter Lean and 8 Step Problem Solving certifications as well as achieve 6 Sigma Green Belt certification and implement green belt projects.
• Assist in implementing the Baxter Operating System (BOS).
• Lead OpEx driven training sessions with all levels of the organization.
• Develop and set labor and machine standards to assist with manufacturing budgeting and planning.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Activities.
• Manage and further develop site OEE data collection systems.
• Run numerous projects with minimal supervision.
• Prepare estimates for various tasks and projects.
• Provide technical support/troubleshooting to all plant departments.
• Responsible for adhering to FDA Design Control standards and GMPs at all times.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement in safety, quality, and customer service.
  

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business required. Degree in Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Engineering controls experience desired.
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Lean certification is preferred.
• Proven analytical/statistical problem-solving skill and the ability to analyze and interpret basic statistical data is required. Experience with Minitab preferred.
• Project Management skills and experience are desired. PMP preferred.
• Direct experience in a plant Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement function desired.
  

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $52,800 to $132,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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