Baxter International Inc. · 3 days ago
OpEx Manager
Hayward, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expBaxter International Inc. is dedicated to redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact on lives worldwide. As the OpEx Manager, you will lead the deployment of Operational Excellence initiatives at the Hayward facility, collaborating with site management to drive continuous improvement and ensure the successful execution of key projects.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field
Being a Certified Black Belt with a strong grasp of LEAN Manufacturing principles
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
Proven experience in managing teams and developing support programs
Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required
Proficiency in LEAN tools and methodologies
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
Preferred
MBA, MS, or a similar technical graduate degree
Master Black Belt certification
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits
Company
Baxter International Inc.
For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.28BKey Investors
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2021-04-21Grant· $1.81M
2019-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.68B
Leadership Team
Andrew Hider
President and Chief Executive Officer
Giuseppe Accogli
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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