Value Stream Leader

This is where  your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Responsible for driving operational excellence through industrial engineering methodologies, process optimization, and performance management. This role focuses on improving productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery by analyzing workflows, eliminating waste, and implementing data-driven decisions using key performance indicators (KPIs).The position partners cross-functionally to ensure continuous improvement initiatives align with business objectives, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1.       Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. 2.       Analyze end-to-end processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste. 3.       Design and implement optimized workflows to improve productivity and throughput. 4.       Conduct time studies and work measurement analysis to establish accurate labor standards. 5.       Perform line balancing and capacity analysis to maximize operational efficiency. 6.       Develop and maintain standardized work procedures and process documentation. 7.       Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance. 8.       Develop dashboards and visual management tools for real-time KPI monitoring. 9.       Identify performance gaps and lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools. 10.    Implement corrective and preventive actions to sustain performance improvements. 11.    Analyze production data to drive decision-making and operational strategies. 12.    Support forecasting and production planning through capacity and demand analysis. 13.    Optimize labor utilization and staffing models based on production needs. 14.    Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. 15.    Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops to drive engagement. 16.    Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. 17.    Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement efficiency improvement initiatives. 18.    Reduce waste across processes including time, material, and motion (Lean principles). 19.    Ensure compliance with company standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements. 20.    Prepare and present performance reports, KPI results, and improvement action plans to leadership. 21.    Train and mentor employees on Lean tools, KPI tracking, and problem-solving methodologies. 22.    Support new product introductions through process design and capacity planning. 23.    Evaluate and justify capital investments through cost-benefit and ROI analysis. 24.    Drive standardization and sustainment of best practices across the value stream.

Excellent interpersonal relations skills. Must be knowledgeable of Baxter specifications and procedures.  Strong knowledge of Baxter manufacturing process. Knowledge on GMP-QSR’S, OSHA, BHEST, SPEC, SOP and HR policies. Work closely with other departments administrative and managers.  Keeps good