Value Stream Leader

Baxter International Inc. • Aibonito, PR

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About The Position

The Value Stream Leader drives operational excellence through industrial engineering methodologies, process optimization, and performance management. The role improves productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery by analyzing workflows, eliminating waste, and using key performance indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decisions. The position partners cross-functionally to align continuous improvement initiatives with business objectives and foster accountability, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

The position leads Lean and Six Sigma improvement initiatives; analyzes and redesigns production processes; establishes labor standards through time studies; performs line balancing and capacity analysis; and maintains standardized work documentation. It monitors operational KPIs, develops dashboards and visual management tools, leads root cause analysis and corrective actions, and uses production data to guide operational strategies. The role also supports production planning, optimizes staffing and labor utilization, collaborates with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain, facilitates Kaizen events, identifies cost reductions, ensures compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements, reports results to leadership, trains employees, supports new product introductions, evaluates capital investments, and sustains best practices across the value stream.

Baxter describes its mission as saving and sustaining lives and its culture as one of courage, trust, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. The job description includes a general disclaimer that its responsibilities and qualifications are not exhaustive. Baxter states that it is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• More than three years of supervisory experience or experience in Operational Excellence roles is acceptable.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Knowledge of Baxter specifications and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Baxter manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of GMP-QSRs, OSHA, BHEST, SPEC, SOP, and HR policies.
• Ability to work closely with other administrative departments and managers and maintain communication up and down the administrative chain of command.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, employees, and internal or external auditors.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a regulated FDA manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze end-to-end processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Design and implement optimized workflows to improve productivity and throughput.
• Conduct time studies and work measurement analysis to establish accurate labor standards.
• Perform line balancing and capacity analysis to maximize operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standardized work procedures and process documentation.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to track operational performance.
• Develop dashboards and visual management tools for real-time KPI monitoring.
• Identify performance gaps and lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to sustain performance improvements.
• Analyze production data to drive decision-making and operational strategies.
• Support forecasting and production planning through capacity and demand analysis.
• Optimize labor utilization and staffing models based on production needs.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Reduce time, material, and motion waste using Lean principles.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present performance reports, KPI results, and improvement action plans to leadership.
• Train and mentor employees on Lean tools, KPI tracking, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Support new product introductions through process design and capacity planning.
• Evaluate and justify capital investments through cost-benefit and ROI analysis.
• Drive standardization and sustainment of best practices across the value stream.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one for eligible roles.
• Basic life, accident, short-term disability, 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 with 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.

What This Job Offers

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