Associate Director, Operations Job at Baxter (Bajos de Haina)

Associate Director, Operations

Baxter

Location:
Dominican Republic , Bajos de Haina

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

You'll coordinate manufacturing operations and all related processes. It covers transformation, optimization, process controls, and equipment maintenance. The role follows manufacturing and quality regulations closely. It acts as the main contact for the operation and leads the departments of Manufacturing, Machine Maintenance, and Processes Engineering. These include plastics raw materials, sub-assemblies, finished products, packaging, automated machines, process improvements, and various projects. You will also serve as the plant manager’s delegate when needed. The goal is to ensure customer happiness through quality manufacturing, excellent service, and low operating costs.

Job Responsibility:

Ensure the improvement of production systems, methods, and processes to reduce costs operations and generate added customer value to the product
Ensure that builds run under control and constant process improvement are pursued by assuring through accurate structure, constant data collection, and analysis
Manage product and process engineers while they identify, develop, and apply preventive and corrective measures
Maintain a good level of performance indicators in accordance with established goals
Lead and complete high impact process or product validations using local resources with coordination with different departments
Perform standard cost revision, quotation process, as required and support launch of new products
Supervise and coordinate activities related to extrusion, sub-assemblies, and finished goods, ensuring efficient use of resources across all shifts
Coordinate the Maintenance Area, ensuring accurate prioritization for daily operation and keeping critical metrics in line with Plant Goals
Implement and maintain effective preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
Ensure conformance to regulatory, financial, security, and other relevant standards in manufacturing and maintenance processes
Coordinate department personnel through different levels of supervisors to promote a good work environment and associate happiness
Participate in budget preparation and control execution based on production forecasts and future projects
Evaluate the financial and qualitative gains connected to proposed or ongoing projects
Manage talent by identifying the accurate organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities to achieve objectives, measuring performance, and establishing development and succession plans
Contribute to and take part in the implementation of Corporate and Plant programs, special projects, and assignments as requested by plant manager
Actively participate in all people-related activities such as organizational inventory, talent review, and EHS activities to ensure a safe and best place to work

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Automation / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic / BSEE BSME) or related field and 20+ years related experience
BS, BBA, BSIE or MMA or equivalent experience preferable
More than 15 years of leadership experience covering all facets of the manufacturing process in medical devices production, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a related setting
Excellent interpersonal relations skills
Knowledge of GMP-QSR’s, OSHA, BHEST, SPEC, SOP, and HR policies
Significant knowledge and practical experience with Business Excellence models and lean enterprise principles
Availability to travel as required
Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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