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Baxter International

Global provider of medical care products

Value Stream Leader

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeTijuana, Baja California, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience leading teams in manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to develop and implement results-oriented operational strategies.
  • Experience managing performance indicators and process improvement.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary projects.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to write reports, present information, and lead training sessions.
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
  • Focus on meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Value Stream Mapping initiatives to identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement plans using Lean Manufacturing tools.
  • Coordinate daily value stream activities to ensure operational commitments are met.
  • Monitor key metrics related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Inventory (SQDCI).
  • Lead and support Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
  • Promote the use of Lean tools and a culture focused on waste elimination.
  • Develop and train high-performance teams.
  • Manage visual indicators, key performance indicators, and performance-tracking mechanisms.
  • Ensure adequate staffing, productivity, and fulfillment of customer requirements.
  • Foster strategic partnerships with Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, and Product Management.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of manufacturing projects.
  • Support validation, improvement, and integration of production processes.
  • Lead CAPA initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
  • Monitor trends, investigate problems, and develop solutions for manufacturing processes.
  • Support strategies for capacity, maintenance, productivity, and equipment reliability.

About the Company

Baxter International

Global provider of medical care products

Baxter International develops and manufactures medical products and equipment for hospitals and blood banks. Its products include sterile IV solutions and blood storage containers; innovations like the Transfuso-Vac extended blood shelf life, and a plastic blood bag helped shape modern blood banking. The company differs from competitors through a long track record of sterile manufacturing, blood-storage innovations, and strategic mergers that broaden its product portfolio. Its goal is to provide reliable, safe medical products that support patient care and hospital operations worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Deerfield, IL
Founded
1931

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