Value Stream Leader

Baxter Healthcare; Aibonito (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage from day 1

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence in our Puerto Rico manufacturing operations. You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, perform time studies, line balancing, and capacity analyses to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will develop standardized work, monitor KPIs, and collaborate across Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to sustain gains and support new product introductions. Excellent problem-solving and communication required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 3+ years supervisory or Operational Excellence experience (FDA-regulated environment preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience reading and interpreting regulatory requirements and technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze end-to-end processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Design and implement optimized workflows to improve productivity and throughput.
• Conduct time studies and set up labor standards; perform capacity analyses.
• Develop standardized work procedures and KPI dashboards for real-time monitoring.
• Lead cross-functional improvements with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

KPI tracking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

GMP-QSRPerhaps,

Job description

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person - regardless of who they are or where they are from - deserves 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 job - you will find purpose and pride.

Summary:

Responsible for driving operational excellence through industrial engineering methodologies, process optimization, and performance management. This role focuses on improving productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery by analyzing workflows, eliminating waste, and implementing data-driven decisions using key performance indicators (KPIs). The position partners cross-functionally to ensure continuous improvement initiatives align with business objectives, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• 2. Analyze end-to-end processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• 3. Design and implement optimized workflows to improve productivity and throughput.
• 4. Conduct time studies and work measurement analysis to establish accurate labor standards.
• 5. Perform line balancing and capacity analysis to maximize operational efficiency.
• 6. Develop and maintain standardized work procedures and process documentation.
• 7. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance.
• 8. Develop dashboards and visual management tools for real-time KPI monitoring.
• 9. Identify performance gaps and lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools.
• 10. Implement corrective and preventive actions to sustain performance improvements.
• 11. Analyze production data to drive decision-making and operational strategies.
• 12. Support forecasting and production planning through capacity and demand analysis.
• 13. Optimize labor utilization and staffing models based on production needs.
• 14. Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• 15. Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops to drive engagement.
• 16. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• 17. Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement efficiency improvement initiatives.
• 18. Reduce waste across processes including time, material, and motion (Lean principles).
• 19. Ensure compliance with company standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• 20. Prepare and present performance reports, KPI results, and improvement action plans to leadership.
• 21. Train and mentor employees on Lean tools, KPI tracking, and problem-solving methodologies.
• 22. Support new product introductions through process design and capacity planning.
• 23. Evaluate and justify capital investments through cost-benefit and ROI analysis.
• 24. Drive standardization and sustainment of best practices across the value stream.

Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal relations skills. Must be knowledgeable of Baxter specifications and procedures. Strong knowledge of Baxter manufacturing process. Knowledge on GMP-QSR'S, OSHA, BHEST, SPEC, SOP and HR policies. Work closely with other departments administrative and managers. Keeps good communication upward and downward the administrative chain of command. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, employees and internal or external audits.

DEMANDA FISICA (PHYSICAL DEMANDS):

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

IDIOMA (LANGUAGE):

Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field with more than three (3) years of supervisory experience or Operational Excellence roles are acceptable. Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing FDA environment is preferred.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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 let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

PO Box 1389 Road 721 Km 3|Aibonito, PR 00786|United States of America