Associate Director, Baxter GPS Operational Excellence
Core
Leads complex, enterprise-level improvement projects across business units and corporate functions to simplify end-to-end value-stream processes and eliminate waste.
Role type
Senior IC operational excellence leader (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
Builds
Simplified value streams and sustained operational/financial performance improvements
Domain
Healthcare (Medical Devices/Pharmaceuticals) + Operational Excellence
Required skills
Kaizen methodology, Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, value-stream mapping, root cause analysis, stakeholder alignment, change management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Enterprise transformation leadership, multi-function business experience, regulated industry experience, coaching Green Belts
Technologies
Kaizen, DMAIC, value-stream mapping, statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead high-impact projects and Kaizen events from definition through implementation; Map and improve end-to-end value streams across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Quality, and Engineering; Analyze operational and financial data to identify root causes and performance gaps; Plan and facilitate workshops with senior leaders and frontline teams; Develop business cases and implementation plans; Align sponsors and stakeholders to drive enterprise initiatives; Train and coach business leaders in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement; Communicate project progress and results to executive sponsors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC