Associate Director, OPEX
Core
Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and manufacturing efficiency in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment to support global production targets and quality standards.
Role type
Senior IC operational excellence director (manufacturing)
Builds
Production efficiency, waste elimination, and sustainable operational processes for Baxter's global manufacturing sites
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma, process redesign, waste elimination, data analytics, strategic planning, people leadership, financial management, risk management, GMP compliance, project portfolio management
Preferred skills
Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification, aseptic manufacturing experience, digital transformation expertise
Technologies
MS Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, VSM, TPM, 5S, Kaizen
Responsibilities
Develop and execute site Operational Excellence strategy aligned with global priorities; Lead enterprise-wide Lean and Six Sigma initiatives; Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements; Build and mentor high-performing Operational Excellence teams; Monitor project portfolio execution and savings realization; Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering leaders to optimize capacity and productivity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
