Quality GPS Lead

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

1d•$112,000 - $154,000

About The Position

The Quality GPS Lead drives operational excellence within Baxter’s Round Lake Drug Delivery Quality organization. The role partners with Quality Leadership, the Site Remediation Lead, and Operational Excellence teams to integrate Baxter GPS principles into quality operations while strengthening performance and maintaining compliance in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The position establishes systems, routines, and behaviors that help teams identify problems early, solve issues effectively, and sustain improvements. Success is measured by stronger quality performance, increased organizational capability, improved operational flow, and integration of continuous improvement practices into everyday quality operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Quality, Operations, Business, or a related field.
Eight or more years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or related functions within a regulated industry.
Proven experience implementing tiered daily management, visual management systems, leader standard work, and structured escalation processes with sustainable results.
Expertise in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies, including coaching teams to improve operational performance.
Experience leading Kaizen events, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional transformation efforts that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems, including investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), change control, and data integrity requirements.
Strong facilitation, influencing, communication, and change leadership skills, with the ability to build alignment across functions and organizational levels.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or comparable advanced continuous improvement certification.
Experience implementing an enterprise operating system or production system in pharmaceutical, sterile, aseptic, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting organizations undergoing regulatory remediation, compliance transformation, or significant quality improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of A3 thinking, PDCA, COMPASS, or similar structured continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience improving quality system performance metrics such as batch release cycle times, investigation closure timelines, CAPA effectiveness, or right-first-time performance.
Experience developing internal coaches, facilitators, and continuous improvement practitioners.

Responsibilities

Lead deployment of Baxter GPS across the Quality organization and build sustainable operating systems that improve quality performance, visibility, and accountability.
Develop and implement tiered daily management processes that connect frontline quality activities with site leadership through clear communication and escalation pathways.
Create visual management systems and performance dashboards to identify risks, address challenges proactively, and support timely decision-making.
Coach leaders and teams in structured problem-solving methods to strengthen root cause analysis, investigation effectiveness, and recurrence prevention.
Partner with Quality, Remediation, and Operational Excellence leaders to align continuous improvement efforts with remediation objectives, compliance expectations, and long-term organizational goals.
Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events and value stream improvements, to enhance quality systems, reduce cycle times, and improve operational effectiveness.
Develop leaders, facilitators, and teams who can independently sustain GPS practices and continuous improvement behaviors.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching options.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays and 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.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare benefits.
The position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.