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The Operational Excellence Manager will play a pivotal role in implementing our Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives at the St. Paul, Minnesota manufacturing plant. You will collaborate with a world-class team to implement proven strategies and ensure flawless execution of key projects!
Job Responsibility:
Collaborate closely with the site management to drive the site’s continuous improvement journey
Develop and implement site-level OpEx deployment plan, encompassing the Baxter Growth & Performance System (GPS), Margin Improvement Projects (MIPs), Lean Certification Programs, Best Practice Sharing, Tier meetings, iCare, and other initiatives
Lead site project governance overseeing the intake, evaluation, execution, and closure of site projects
Administer the site project management software
Assist leadership in establishing baseline and target metrics for key processes
Work with site leadership to install organizational supports for Operational Excellence including governance, communications, and rewards
Facilitate site strategic planning process
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
Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Business management, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in business operations and/or plant manufacturing or engineering, with at least 3 years of successful process improvement experience
Proven experience managing teams and developing support programs
Proficiency in LEAN tools and methodology is essential
Ability to function effectively in a team environment and directly lead or co-lead high-impact process improvement projects
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong skills in working with cross-functional teams
Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire change
Outstanding reading, writing, and verbal communication skills in both the local language and English, coupled with strong teaching and presentation abilities
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Nice to have:
Preferably, they hold an MBA, MS or other technical graduate degree
Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
What we offer:
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), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service