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Manager I, Operational Excellence

United States, Cleveland 128000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 10, 2026
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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
  • Family and medical leaves of absence
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuting benefits
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Childcare benefits
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