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Baxter Healthcare Senior Manager, Operations in St. Paul, Minnesota

This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission. Your role at Baxter Provides leadership and strategic direction through the management of manufacturing; planning activities, processes and data/information systems; sourcing; and warehousing. Ensure delivery of high-quality products within budget. Identify and implement continual improvement initiatives that optimize efficiency, quality, and improve profitability. Support and grow a positive culture. Your team This is an onsite position Require work in a clean room environment wearing special garments and PPE (e.g. scrubs, hair bonnets, frocks, hoods, masks, gloves, safety glasses) based on the Class level for each Clean Room. This job also involves hazardous materials and hazardous waste responsibilities which include understanding and following hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations for job duties such as: proper handling, storage, hazardous waste in-house treatment using neutralization and dilution systems, and labeling requirements for hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Additional time may be needed based upon business demands What you'll be doing Leads Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams in meeting commitments across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Supervises the daily manufacturing and supply chain operations across a department or multiple departments/shifts. Responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of staffing requirements, budgets, costs, methods, labor efficiency, scrap, volume and associated critical metrics. Develop, implement, and execute strategic process in Manufacturing and Supply Chain in support of short- and long-term business objectives Identify business critical issues and continuous improvement opportunities in Supply Chain and Manufacturing and facilitate discussion and decision making in support of goals and objectives Prepare budgets and forecasts and maintain expenses within plan for functional areas. Identify and prioritize resources necessary to meet budget. Develop and manage working relationships with both internal Baxter functions and suppliers to manage resolution of supplier issues. Responsible for optimizing inventory- minimize excess and obsolete inventory through product life cycle management. Interview, hire, coach, motivate, develop, recognize and manage performance of direct reports. Provide regular feedback, set performance objectives, support development plans and monitor progress. Support direct supervisors in these areas for indirect reports. Ensure adherence to all environmental, health and safety SOPs, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements. Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) What you'll bring Requires a Bachelor's degree, from an accredited institution, preferably in a technical discipline such as Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain or other relevant technical subject area. 8-10 years of experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or comparable environment. MBA or APICS certification preferred Demonstrated commitment to driving a culture of Safety and Quality. A ility to interpret and analyze statistical data and information and financial reports, understand and resolve technical difficulties, work with internal engineering/technical experts and external technical representatives, manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting, be resourceful to a large manufacturing department. Strong leadership skills for direct and indirect reports as well as leading departmental and cross-functional projects. Strong communication skills (with staff, peers, and upper management) and ability to develop rapport with other functional leaders inside Baxter and Supply base Ability to embrace change, challenge status quo and make recommendations for improvements to products and processes. Creates tools that help simplify job tasks and shares these with others Requires the ability to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations Strong problem solving, negotiating, solutions orientation and presentation skills Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought, think systemically, and analyze tradeoffs between objectives Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings. Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members. Physical Requirements Ability to sit or stand for minimum of 8 hours, with breaks provided throughout the shift Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds individually or up to 65 pounds as part of a team lift. Frequent use of monitors, keyboard and mouse. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 - $176,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice. 148083 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. EEO is the Law EEO is the law - Poster Supplement Pay Transparency Policy

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