Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

Your role as a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist positions you to be directly involved in the physical production that enables Baxter to fulfill our mission to save and sustain lives. You manage the line between meeting production timelines and making quality products. As a manager, you are the trusted critical connection between the business and the workers on the floor.

Your Team

We provide opportunities for you to continue to learn through training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees. Growth from role to role or level to level is encouraged and is supported by management to ensure employees are consistently engaged with their work.

What you'll be doing

• Lead site in the development, planning, and execution of a best-practice transformation strategy. Collaborate with OPEX organization to develop strategic CI initiatives and translate them into concrete goals and objectives.
• Provide training to all levels across the site on the use and practice of improved processes, procedures, and tools.
• Focus on business performance and constantly strive to eliminate waste by using industry best-practice.
• Facilitate and lead change in a fast-paced environment by using strong interpersonal skills.
• Lead complex, high-impact projects across multiple functions or departments.
• Continually develop personal skills and knowledge to meet the constantly evolving needs of the company.

What you'll bring

• Associate degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience accomplished through a combination of education and relevant work experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years of similar job-related experience preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Bronze Certification preferred.
• Ability to develop others through coaching, mentoring, and other methods intended to improve knowledge or skills. Ability to motivate, develop, and direct others as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques that will improve the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Ability to adapt to changing situations and adjust actions in relation to others' actions.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 - $156,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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