Manufacturing Superintendent

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

Through indirect subordinate supervisors, coordinates shift or multiple shift operations within manufacturing departments.  Responsible for meeting budget, quality, and production goals, setting standards, and making employment and staffing decisions.  Interprets manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs.

What you'll bring

• Responsible for meeting production requirements, delivering quality products to customers in a timely fashion and cost-efficient manner.
• Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the department manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
• Supervise the daily manufacturing operations across a department or multiple departments. Emphasize training and implement control systems on the shift or multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies.
• Commit to employee feedback and developmental processes.
• Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Leadership Expectations.
• Support and emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department.
• Make staffing decisions. Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues up to and including suspensions and terminations.
• Will be responsible for driving operational excellence and flawless execution in the areas of cost reduction, waste reduction, annual productivity improvements, inventory turnover, regulatory excellence including exception / non-conformance reduction and internal/external regulatory commitment management, on time delivery and lead time reduction, improving the overall safety of the work environment, leadership development and the ability to create a vibrant and continuous improvement culture based on the principles of Lean Manufacturing, total employee involvement and DMAIC problem solving.

What you'll be doing

• Requires a B.S. or equivalent, preferably in a technical discipline with 5 or more experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinates who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees. Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information and financial reports.
• Ability to understand and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal engineering/technical experts and external technical representatives. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting and be resourceful to a large manufacturing department.
• Knowledge of World Class manufacturing methods (Lean, Six Sigma), Good Manufacturing practices, Food and Drug Administration guidelines and process validation.
• Must not be allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin drugs.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 - $121,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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