Senior Opex Engineer

• Lead and support the Site Performance Improvement through the Cultural Change in implementing the BOS Baxter Operating System in the various Value Streams and Business Processes
• Responsible for identifying opportunities within the site, obtaining approvals, prioritizing and managing projects through benefit realization
• Responsible for driving site performance transformation through process improvement initiatives
• Responsible for the proper application of Lean/Six Sigma tools, Project Management, Process Management and Improvement and cross-functional team leadership
• Support the site strategy for continuous improvement through the BOS implementation to achieve Bronze, Silver and eventually Gold
• Team up to transfer knowledge of the BOS throughout the site at all levels
• Help with Lean Leadership Training
• Support the Annual Site Strategic Plan and the governance
• Provides support on annual goal, target setting process, site transformation strategies and business processes, and area initiatives to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements
• Lead the VCD/VIP Value Improvement Program and achieve each year’s target
• Support the LDMS Lean Daily Management System at all levels
• Support site critical KPI’s of Waste, Efficiency and Productivity with identification of the areas or opportunities
• Promote the identification of waste in manufacturing and business processes with the focus on 8 Step Problem solving mentality and the search of root causes
• Promotes a continuous improvement mentality, identifies improvements to cycle times, production sequences, material flow, etc. to ensure that the assigned area has the capacity to maintain the supply chain and/or introduce new products
• Supports areas initiatives to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements
• Identifies, designs, and implements improvements that provide fast, sustainable, and low-risk/high-reward benefits for the assigned areas
• Develops and implement KPIs, such as: business process, team performance, change management, continuous improvement, learning, GMPs and communications
• Facilitates Lean/Operational Excellence tools training modules
• Leads and facilitates the application of Lean/Six sigma continuous improvement tools
• Coaches’ area members on process ownership, standard ways of working and to have a sustainable process for improvement
• Designs and implements visual control strategies
• Responsible for the proper application of Lean/Six Sigma Tools, projects management, process management and improvement in cross-functional team leadership
• Actively report health and safety hazards, environmental aspects, incidents, and EHS management system risks and opportunities
• Participate in the development, planning, implementation, performance evaluation and actions for continuous improvement of the EHS Management System

• Bachelor’s degree – Independent of field with Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA & EHSS regulations
• Willing to travel outside of Puerto Rico
• Project Management knowledge
• Knowledgeable on process/equipment validation
• Lean six sigma tools knowledge and expertise
• Full Bilingual - written and spoken English & Spanish

Geen Belt, Black Belt Desired

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Vision Plan
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan 165e
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Support for Parents
• Continuing Education/ Professional Development
• Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Days a Year to Volunteer