Sr. OPEX Engineer

Baxter International Inc. • Marion, NC

10d • $112,000 - $154,000

About The Position

Operational Excellence is responsible for leading site performance improvement initiatives through deployment of the Baxter Growth & Performance System (GPS). This role partners with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and support functions to drive sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People performance through Lean principles, Problem Solving, Value Stream Management, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. The position plays a key role in supporting site strategic priorities, improving operational performance, developing organizational capability, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Experience with GPS, LDMS, Value Stream Management, and Operational Performance Improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with VSM, TLA, OEE improvement, and structured problem solving.
• Strong project management, facilitation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and regulatory requirements.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support deployment of GPS across manufacturing and support functions.
• Facilitate and coach teams in Lean, Kaizen, LDMS, Problem Solving, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Support GPS maturity progression and capability development.
• Lead Operational Excellence training sessions at all levels.
• Design, modify, and improve manufacturing and business processes using TLA, VSM, and data-driven analysis.
• Support Waste Reduction, OEE Improvement, Productivity Improvement, and MIP initiatives.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement improvement opportunities that deliver sustainable business results.
• Support Value Improvement Projects and site transformation initiatives.
• Coach teams in structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement teams and Kaizen activities.
• Develop problem-solving capability and continuous improvement behaviors.
• Support development, reporting, and governance of operational KPIs.
• Manage and improve OEE and productivity measurement systems.
• Conduct process, labor, and capacity analyses.
• Ensure adherence to FDA regulations, GMP requirements, and Baxter quality standards.
• Support EHS initiatives and safe work practices.
• Promote and sustain workplace organization through 6S principles.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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
• time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• the Employee Discount Program
• the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior