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At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide. As our new Manager, OpEx, you will play a pivotal role in developing our Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives at our Hayward, CA facility. You will collaborate with a world-class team to implement proven strategies and ensure flawless execution of key projects!
Job Responsibility:
Drive the deployment of the OpEx program at the site
Collaborate closely with site management to support their continuous improvement journey
Develop and implement a site-level OpEx deployment plan, encompassing the Baxter Operating System (BOS), Improvement Projects, Certification Programs, Best Practices Sharing, iCare, and other initiatives
Assist leadership in establishing baseline and target metrics for key processes
Work with site leadership to install organizational supports for Operational Excellence, including reviews, communications, and rewards
Coach and mentor site Black Belt and Green Belt candidates to ensure the timely completion of their quality and/or cost-focused projects, leading to their certification
Requirements:
Bachelor's in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field
Preferably, they hold an MBA, MS, or a similar technical graduate degree
Certified Black Belt with a strong grasp of LEAN Manufacturing principles is crucial
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 in managing teams and developing support programs
Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required
Master Black Belt is preferred
Proficiency in LEAN tools and methodologies 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:
Master Black Belt certification
MBA, MS, or a similar technical graduate degree
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