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At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, the Manager I, Operational Excellence, plays a pivotal role in driving the deployment of Operational Excellence (OpEx) programs at our site. This position is crafted for an ambitious leader who excels in process improvement and project management. You will work closely with department management to improve processes and develop support and deployment plans, ensuring flawless execution and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the rollout of the OpEx program within operations functions
Ensure each applicable function has OpEx support infrastructure and a deployment plan
Work together with department management to identify how OpEx can support their ongoing improvement efforts
Develop and carry out an OpEx team support and deployment plan
Assist in coordinating and developing the organization's OpEx deployment plan
Establish baseline and target metrics for key processes with leadership
Install organizational supports for Operational Excellence
Coach and mentor site-wide Black Belt and Green Belt candidates
Handle several projects while exhibiting expertise in planning, budgeting, and project management
Collaborate with multidisciplinary groups, demonstrating effective negotiating and influencing abilities
Develop and present training materials and facilitate workshops
Develop and carry out training programs to educate site employees on OpEx principles, tools, and methodologies
Provide training and mentoring on LEAN manufacturing principles such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Deliver training sessions on process improvement, problem-solving, and communication skills
Coordinate with department managers to assess training needs and formulate training plans
Offer ongoing coaching and mentoring to support professional development
Maintain a training schedule to ensure all site employees have access to training and development opportunities.
Requirements:
BS/BA degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field
Certified Black Belt with strong understanding of LEAN Manufacturing principles
Minimum of 5 years of business operations and/or plant manufacturing or engineering experience, including 3+ years of demonstrated process improvement success
Skilled in managing various projects and exhibiting planning, budgeting, and project management proficiency
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups
Strong skills in negotiation and persuasion
Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills
Strong mentoring and facilitation skills
Experience with Lean tools and approaches like Kanban, Heijunka, and Poka-Yoke
Experience with quality standards like ISO 9001 and cGMP
Knowledge of Six Sigma techniques including DMAIC and DMADV
Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Master Black Belt preferred
Practical experience with LEAN tools and methodologies
Familiarity with quality standards, established operational guidelines, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
What we offer:
Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service