Operational Excellence Engineer

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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. 

About the role

We are looking for an Operational Excellence Engineer for our Sabiñánigo plant, the gateway to the stunning Pyrenees— a unique place where high quality of life meets natural beauty.

You will coordinate the development of operational excellence at the plant level and will work with leaders from various areas to ensure continuous improvement and optimise facilities, services, and production processes.

What you will be doing:

• Support successfully the establishment of indicators for key process projects.
• Provide mentoring and training to the plant’s Black Belts and Green Belts.
• Participate in the ongoing development of strategies that contribute to improving quality and productivity within the plant.
• Develop effective standardised cost‑saving strategies based on Lean tools and techniques to achieve savings targets, perform regular follow‑up, and participate in global cost‑reduction initiatives and projects.
• Manage and oversee the budget for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with plant leaders to organise the support needed to achieve operational excellence (communications, rewards, etc.).

What you will bring:

• A degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in process improvement and operations management in automated industrial manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of LEAN Manufacturing principles.
• Black Belt certification is highly valued.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and to lead or co‑lead projects.
• Strong communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Strong analytical thinking and leadership skills.

Why work at Baxter?

• Welcoming communities and a strong sense of belonging
• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Work–life balance (EFR Family‑Responsible Company certification)
• Flexible compensation (nursery vouchers, employee discounts, etc.)
• Growth and development opportunities in a unique and beautiful setting

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