Value Stream Leader

• Responsible for the daily manufacturing operations within the Penicillin building. Responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of staffing requirements, budgets, costs, methods, labor efficiency, scrap, volume and associated KPIs.
• Facilitates the invention, evaluation, and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
• Interviews, hires, coaches, motivates, develops, recognizes, and manages performance of direct reports. Provides regular feedback to all direct reports. Set performance objectives, support development plans, and monitor progress.
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOPs, equipment, policies, and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
• Interfaces with the other managers/customers to ensure our quality commitments are met. Responsible for assuring compliances to all regulatory requirements.
• Supports plant-wide strategic plan, programs, and activities. Identifies, initiates, and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 6S, visual management, kaizens.
• Participates as subject matter expert in audits.
• Interfaces with support functions to secure services and resources and regularly interacts with senior leaders on matters concerning functional areas or customers.
• Responsible for development of the manufacturing annual operating budget and maintains expenses within the plan.
• Responsible for the formulation of long- and short-range planning for functional area.

• Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment/processes and/or operations processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific, and statistical data.
• Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to clearly articulate information during regulatory/client inspections.
• Ability to understand GMPs and other applicable regulatory guidelines and ability to manage audit-related activities.
• Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
• Ability to supervise multiple groups/shifts, if applicable.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing business acumen.
• Experience developing an annual operating budget and maintain expenses within the plan.
• Green or Black Belt certification preferred.

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5 or more years manufacturing/operations experience including a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.

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 $112,000 - $154,500 annually. The estimated salary is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.

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.