Sr. Opex Engineer

Baxter Job Opportunity

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.

You'll be part of a cross-functional team focused on driving performance improvement and continuous transformation across the Jayuya Manufacturing Site. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Leadership teams to embed a culture of Operational Excellence through the Growth and Performance System (GPS) and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan Employee
• Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance Plan

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support site performance improvement initiatives through the implementation of the Growth and Performance System (GPS) to achieve operational excellence maturity targets.
• Partner with site leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects aligned with strategic goals and business needs.
• Drive cultural transformation by promoting Lean thinking, problem-solving methodologies, and a continuous improvement mindset across all levels of the organization.
• Lead Margin Improvement program (MIP) and ensure achievement of annual cost savings, efficiency, and productivity targets.
• Facilitate and coach cross-functional teams on Lean/Six Sigma tools, including root cause analysis, process mapping, and statistical problem-solving techniques.
• Support the development and execution of the Site Strategic Plan, including goal setting, performance tracking, and governance processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve cycle times, optimize production flows, and enhance manufacturing and business processes.
• Design and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor process performance, team effectiveness, and continuous improvement progress.
• Support the Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) to ensure consistent execution and accountability at all organizational levels.
• Lead training initiatives to build Lean and Operational Excellence capabilities across the site.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, cGMP, FDA regulations, and external standards through robust process improvements.
• Collaborate with global and divisional teams to share best practices and drive standardization efforts.
• Actively support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, promoting a zero-harm workplace and ensuring adherence to all safety requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 35 years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing improvement projects from concept through execution.
• Solid understanding of cGMP, FDA, and EHS regulations.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical tools, and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.