Senior GPS Operational Excellence Leader

Baxter International Inc.; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 338,000 - 414,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care (Lux Med)

Life Insurance

Multisport card

Bax4U - cafeteria/lunch cards

PPE program with attractive conditions

Educational support: language courses,

CCMA/ACCA/CIMA certification"

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, GPS Operational Excellence in Warsaw, Poland.

You will lead complex, high-impact improvement initiatives and embed Baxter GPS across units using Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma tools to simplify value streams and deliver measurable results. You will collaborate with senior leaders, coach teams in continuous improvement, and drive enterprise initiatives while ensuring regulatory and quality alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Current Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events and end-to-end value-stream simplification projects.
• 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 up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects and Kaizen events across business units and functions, from problem definition through rapid implementation and sustained performance.
• Map, simplify, and improve end-to-end value streams spanning multiple functions to remove handoffs, duplication, delays, 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, and problem-solving sessions with senior leaders and frontline teams.
• Develop business cases, project charters, implementation plans, and control plans, validating operational and financial results.

Education

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

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, GPS Operational Excellence in Warsaw, Poland.

You will lead complex, high-impact improvement initiatives and embed Baxter GPS across units using Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma tools to simplify value streams and deliver measurable results. You will collaborate with senior leaders, coach teams in continuous improvement, and drive enterprise initiatives while ensuring regulatory and quality alignment.