Sr Manager, OPEX

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role, 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 90 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we build a place where we are happy, successful, and encourage 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 a core member of the Operational Excellence team, you will drive OPEX deployment at the plant. This individual should be a strong team player with highly developed communication and presentation skills. This position reports to the plant manager with dotted reporting to the GBU/Region OPEX Lead.

This position calls for individual contributions following company policies and involves delivering the operational efficiency strategy to ensure successful implementation. This person is accountable for the coordination and mentorship of the OPEX Teamwork performance. The position requires initiative and engagement to implement its duties.

What you'll be doing:

Take charge of driving the OPEX program at the site

2- Work closely with the site management to assist the site in their continuous improvement journey

3- Develop a site level OPEX deployment plan including BOS(Baxter Operating system), VIP, Certification Programs, Best Practices Sharing, ICare and others.

4- Assists leadership in establishing baseline and target metrics for key processes.

5- Work with site leadership in installing interpersonal supports for Operational excellence (reviews, communications, rewards, etc.)

6- Coach and mentor site Black Belt and Green Belt candidates to ensure timely completion of their quality and/or cost focused projects- ultimately leading to the candidate’s certification.

What You'll Bring!

• BS/BA degree or similar qualification in Business Management, Engineering, or another relevant field of study. MBA, MS, technical graduate degree or equivalent experience is helpful.
• 10+ years of working experience in manufacturing companies.
• 5+ years of experience leading people.
• Must have working knowledge and understanding of Continuous Process Improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Black Belt or Lean Training/Certification required

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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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