Sr Supv, Manufacturing

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world.

You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

What you'll be doing

Supervisor is expected to provide guidance, support, direction and leadership through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.

Responsible for supervising the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities to meet customer requirements including deadlines and quality standards.

Interview, hire, coach, motivate, develop and discipline staff. Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports.

Assist in setting performance objectives and development plans. Monitor progress.

Review, approve, and manage documentation for batch and system records. Assist in release of product for distribution. Assist in meeting product release time goals.

Emphasize training programs designed to enable staff to consistently execute all manufacturing processes with strict compliance to cGMPs and EHS regulations.

Develop and implement performance measurement and internal auditing programs in order to routinely evaluate operation efficiency and quality.

Implement changes as needed based on assessments.

Perform / lead technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects.

Provide manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes.

Resolves technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines. Provide guidance and troubleshooting assistance as needed during a deviation in the process.

Represent the company during FDA inspections. Provide information as necessary to FDA that establishes credibility and demonstrates compliance with cGMPs.

Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values : Respect / Responsiveness / Results.

Identifies, initiates and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 5S, visual management, kaizens.

This role is also be responsible for identifying and implementing Manufacturing savings projects.

Submits and / or maintains and distributes reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed.

Work weekends and daily overtime and work inside cleanroom to monitor, coach, and lead team.

What you'll bring

Bachelor's degree required.

3-5 years manufacturing experience

2+ years of supervisory experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments, and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.

In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.

Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data.

Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to clearly articulate information during regulatory / client inspections.

Ability to understand GMPs and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.

Ability to supervise multiple groups / shifts, if applicable.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software.

Ability to collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Working knowledge of manufacturing business acumen.

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