Manager I, OPEX UCAN JR-142493
Baxter Healthcare Corporation - Byhalia, MS
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This is a Job Description for a Manager I, OPEX UCAN in Byhalia, Mississippi Summary: As the Manager I, OPEX UCAN, you will have a unique opportunity to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the UCAN Logistics Network at Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Your focus will be overseeing, guiding, and mentoring site leadership to implement strategies that reduce waste, enhance efficiency and productivity, and foster improvements in quality. By coordinating and assisting the UCAN network, you will play a vital role in achieving our ambitious goals and delivering long-term benefits. Duties & Responsibilities: Identify, initiate, and facilitate continuous improvements, lean activities, and initiatives such as 6s, Kaizen, and visual management to drive operational excellence. Lead the planning and implementation of strategies aligned with our business goals, demonstrating your proven expertise in Continuous Improvement Methodologies, such as Lean/Six Sigma, and applying statistical applications. Take ownership of the multi-site implementation of Baxter Operating System (BOS), ensuring flawless execution across the network. Drive Margin Improvement Processes (MIPs) for each site within the network, optimizing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Lead, mentor, and actively participate in activities that promote improved end-to-end process design and delivery of regional/site performance indicators and metrics, contributing to our world-class standards. Analyze company processes and offer valuable feedback to enhance competencies and encourage a broader perspective throughout the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the value stream, utilizing your influencing skills to achieve optimal outcomes. Implement standardized processes and continuously improve training materials, ensuring consistent and efficient operations. Ensure timely delivery of products to customers, meeting our high standards for product quality, yield, operating costs, and process efficiency. Maintain strict compliance with all regulatory requirements, upholding our commitment to safety and quality. Requirements and Qualifications[]{#Hlk142289191}[]{#Hlk142304825} : Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Warehousing/Supply Chain Operations required. 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience required. Green or Black Belt Certification, preferred. Ability to travel to UCAN network sites, with a minimum of 25% travel required. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Created: 2024-09-23