Manager, OpEx

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Are you ready to take on an ambitious role where your expertise will build the future of our manufacturing excellence? 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!

• 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.

• 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.
• Analytical and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Strong mentoring and facilitation skills.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field. Preferably, they hold an MBA, MS, or a similar technical graduate degree. Being a Certified Black Belt with a strong grasp of LEAN Manufacturing principles is crucial. They should possess a 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.

The physical demands of this position include standing for sustained periods, walking long distances, and moving from one work site to another. The role requires talking to convey detailed information and hearing to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels. Close visual acuity is necessary for activities such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, and performing visual inspections involving small defects or parts.

The job involves sedentary work, with occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force. While the worker is primarily protected from weather conditions, they may be subject to temperature changes. The role also includes exposure to various physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical currents, high places, high heat, and chemicals. The worker will be exposed to sufficient noise levels that require shouting to be heard.

Compensation is a significant consideration as you advance in your career. At Baxter, we ensure fair pay and transparency in our salary practices. The estimated salary for this position will be $130,000.00 annually, influenced by factors like skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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