Sr Operations Analyst

Sr Operations Analyst

Los Angeles, CA

Req ID 50673BR

Business Title
Sr Operations Analyst

Business
BioScience

Sub-Business
Manufacturing

Country
US

State/Province
California

Location of Position
Los Angeles, CA

Shift_
3rd

Job Description
Fractionation Senior Operations Analyst is responsible to interface with Fractionation team (technicians, leads, supervision, trainers, coordinators, project manager, manufacturing engineer, and compliance project leader), Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Technical Services to implement continuous improvement projects supporting key strategic imperatives. He/she uses Lean/DMAIC approach to identify the projects, form the teams, and implement corrective actions/solutions to drive results in the areas of safety, training, quality/regulatory compliance, customer responsiveness, financial excellence, operational excellence and innovation.
As a Senior Continuous Improvement Leader, he/she provides advanced analytical support to the operations function under minimal supervision. He/she proactively participates in processes and makes recommendations for system refinements within the operations function. He/she serves as a consultant for general process improvements such as system upgrades. He/she has budget management responsibilities.

Responsible for performing initial failure investigations and root cause analysis in the areas of safety, exceptions, and yield

Trend and analyze in-process compliance issues

Trend and analyze production efficiency variables

Trend and analyze process variations resulting in lower than expected yield

Trend and analyze process turn-backs for the final release of FR II, FR V, and Precipitate G.

Form teams, lead Kaizens, and implement solutions to drive results based on the trending and data analysis performed in the above areas

Support the Project Manager, Compliance Leader and the Manufacturing Engineer in the implementation of any project on the floor

Ensure all assigned projects and deliverables (i.e. corrective actions, exception reports, Kaizen action items, e.t.c.) are completed per the commitment date

In coordination with Compliance Leader, implement systems to maintain compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines, FDA, and any other regulations that apply

Ensure 100% compliance with established department procedures and regulations in producing high quality therapeutic products

Participate in forecasting and analyzing budget by gathering data, analyzing trends, proactively identifying variances to forecast, and documenting assumptions used in the planning process.

Track and monitor of expenditures versus budget. Ensure that expenses are charged to the appropriate cost center for accurate reporting purposes. Drive continuous improvement projects to eliminate waste.

Job Requirements
Must have demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills to interface with technicians, leads, supervisors, and management

Must be able to drive results by leading effectively & efficiently the initiatives in a team environment with minimal supervision

Must have in-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes

Must possess excellent problem solving skills

Must have excellent project management skills

Must have exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)

Must be able to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data

Must have working knowledge of Federal Food and Drug Administration, OSHA, and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements

Must have strong aptitude for operation and controls of manufacturing equipment and processes

Must have experience with Microsoft Office applications

BS degree in a scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 3-5 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent manufacturing experience and/or Master's Degree with 1-3 years manufacturing or equivalent Manufacturing experience. Lean Greenbelt and DMAIC Greenbelt certification thru Baxter or equivalent to Baxter standards is required.

Doing Work that Matters
Baxter provides its employees with comprehensive compensation and benefits. To view additional opportunities at Baxter and to learn more about the company, please visit our Web site at company website. EOE M/F/D/V.