OPEX Engineer

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. 

Your role at Baxter:

The position will work collaboratively with employees and the management team to implement operational improvements that focus on improving quality, productivity, labor, and cost-saving efficiencies. They ensure that initiatives are being developed and implemented consistently across the site for continually improving key performance indicators. They shall be a change agent, never satisfied with the status quo. They initiate action, overcome obstacles, make progress and drive a process or project from start to finish as an individual or within a team to achieve acceptable results.

Your team:

We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our marketing efforts are also patient-centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day.

Join our multinational organization to gain knowledge by collaborating with diverse individuals, exploring various facets of our portfolio, and benefiting from supportive leadership that fosters ongoing development.

What you'll be doing:

• Identify and collaborate with multi-functional teams within the value stream while influencing without authority.
• Map warehouse facility with CAD Software.
• Work with site teams to map current processes and identify process breakdowns.
• Assist in rollout of new technological and process solutions within the warehouse operational environment, including Labor Management System (LMS)
• Identify, initiate, and facilitate continuous improvements, lean activities, and initiatives, such as 6S, Root Cause Problem Solving, Kaizen, and visual management.
• Achieve objectives through fact-based and KPI-driven decisions.
• Implement the most cost and time-efficient techniques for dealing with challenges as they arise.
• Ensure thorough and timely root cause analysis and implement mitigation and solution actions eliminating recurrence in operations.
• Facilitate standardization of processes and continuous improvement of training materials, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Work. Ensure products are provided to customers on time so that product quality, yield, operating costs, and process efficiencies are met.
• Assist in operational deployment of the Baxter Operating System (BOS).
• Directly support the UCAN Logistics Network with associated key functions in the identification and implementation of continuous improvements that generate Margin Improvement Projects.
• Coordinate the training and qualification of staff and distribution, contributing to the continuous improvement of warehouse and distribution processes.
• Use machines, devices, tools, transport equipment, and other means correctly.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly.
• Use safety devices correctly.
• Propose solutions to improve the safety of working conditions.

What you'll bring:

• B.S in Engineering preferred – Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with lean concepts and tools. Digital literacy (MS Office, MS Windows, Email, ERP).
• Familiar with and experience in lean fundamentals – Lean Basics, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Handling for Daily Improvement (MDI), etc.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures and regulations. Excellent communication skills within all organizational levels (internal and external)

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 - $93,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.  For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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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