Value Stream Leader - Gamma

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:

As the Value Stream Leader, you will have the unique opportunity to oversee all aspects of manufacturing and quality regulations for our Gamma sterilization operations. Your commitment to maintaining high production standards and ensuring outstanding customer happiness will be instrumental in the success of our operations. You will be responsible for supervising performance metrics, handling customer feedback, conducting quality checks, and ensuring the timely release of the value stream. Your dedication to compliance and delivering top-quality products will drive our continued growth and reputation as a world-class organization.

Your Team:

At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we are proud to foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a diverse group of individuals who share a common goal of developing quality products with the patient in mind. As a multinational organization, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an encouraging leadership team and gain exposure to different facets of our portfolio. We prioritize ongoing development and provide a supportive environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee daily operations to ensure quality and productivity meet or exceed Company expectations, such as efficiency, downtime, conversion loss, tank release on time, mixing discards, safety incidents, complaints, and CAPAs.
• Maintain absenteeism to a minimum level according to Baxter policies.
• Train and evaluate new employees, while also planning cross-training for regular associates.
• Motivate the workforce and nurture a team-oriented environment.
• Monitor process quality and performance targets.
• Promote a best-in-class environment through teamwork and encourage suggestions.
• Develop and establish process improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate complaints data to identify areas for improvement.
• Apply understanding of specifications and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Implement cost reduction programs and optimize resources and capacity to positively impact profit and loss.
• Promote a zero-harm workplace and ensure compliance with EHS practices and rules.
• Demonstrate the ability to work on multiple projects and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Implement changes to procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct internal audits and provide suggestions for process improvement.
• Develop and implement projects (MIP) to reduce product cost.
• Ensure the implementation and sustainability of 6s in the value stream.
• Work optimally with minimum supervision.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science or related field with with more than three (3) years of supervisory experience is acceptable. Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing FDA environment is preferred.
• Excellent social skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of Baxter specifications and procedures, as well as the manufacturing process.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with GMP-QSRs, OSHA, BHEST, SPEC, SOP, and HR policies.
• Collaborate closely with other departments, administrative staff, and managers.
• Maintain open communication channels throughout the administrative chain of command.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Proficient in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Skilled in optimally communicating information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, employees, and internal or external audits.

Physical Demands:

This role involves light work, which includes exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. While the weight lifted may be minimal, the job may require significant walking or standing, pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls, or working at a production rate pace that involves constant pushing and/or pulling of materials.

Disclaimer:

The above statements provide a general overview of the responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position at Baxter Healthcare Corporation. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list but rather a representation of the nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this role.

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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