GPS Operational Excellence Lead

Baxter International; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 380.000 - 480.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baxter International in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking an Associate Director, GPS Operational Excellence, to lead cross‑functional Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, quality, and engineering.

You will embed Baxter Growth & Performance System (GPS) into daily work, employing Kaizen, Lean principles, and Six Sigma tools to simplify end-to-end value streams, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable operational and financial results while coaching leaders and teams

Formación

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Current Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events and end-to-end value-stream simplification projects with measurable outcomes.
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, root cause analysis, process mapping, and change management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead teams without direct authority.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel based on business needs, potentially up to 50%.

Responsabilidades

• Lead high-impact projects and Kaizen events across business units and functions, from problem definition through rapid implementation and sustained performance, using Kaizen, DMAIC, and other fit-for-purpose improvement methods.
• Map, simplify, and improve end-to-end value streams spanning Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Quality, Engineering, and other enabling functions by removing handoffs, duplication, delays, rework, and non-value-added steps.
• Analyze operational, financial, customer, and commercial data to identify root causes, variation, waste, growth opportunities, and performance gaps.
• Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, value-stream mapping, process-simplification workshops, and structured problem-solving sessions with senior leaders, functional experts, and frontline teams across organizational boundaries.
• Develop business cases, project charters, implementation plans, performance measures, and control plans, partnering with Finance and process owners to validate operational and financial results.
• Align sponsors and stakeholders across business units and functions, navigate competing priorities, and drive the decisions needed to advance enterprise initiatives.
• Train and coach business leaders, Lean leaders, and project teams in Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, change leadership, and practical problem-solving. Mentor teams in applying continuous improvement methods, leading effective improvement events, and sustaining results.
• Exemplify Baxter GPS leadership and partner with business-unit and functional leaders to embed GPS principles, behaviors, improvement methods, management routines, and standard work into how Baxter operates.
• Communicate project progress, interdependencies, risks, decisions, and results to executive sponsors and senior leaders.
• Ensure improvements support applicable quality, safety, financial-control, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Kaizen

DMAIC

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Project leadership

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business, supply chain, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Baxter International in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking an Associate Director, GPS Operational Excellence, to lead cross‑functional Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, quality, and engineering.

You will embed Baxter Growth & Performance System (GPS) into daily work, employing Kaizen, Lean principles, and Six Sigma tools to simplify end-to-end value streams, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable operational and financial results while coaching leaders and teams