Production Supervisor, 2nd shift

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

Deep knowledge of and experience with manufacturing processes. Understand the importance of building relationships, establishing order, and maintaining clear communication channels. As a Production Supervisor, you are a leader who is willing to listen and inspire others by your actions. You also appreciate the stability of a large multinational company with a long history of growth and success. This role positions you to be directly involved in the physical production that enables Baxter to fulfill our mission to save and sustain lives. As a Leader, you are the trusted critical connection between the business and the workers on the floor.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to tackle. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues. Complete objective setting and performance reviews in a timely manner.

• Ensure the Environmental, Health and Safety framework is understood and followed by all employees. Ensure a Zero Harm work environment!

• Build accident reports and perform accident investigations. Implement corrective actions.

• Balance quality, efficiency, cost, delivery, and employee morale to achieve desired results in all areas. Work to continuously improve all areas. Follow lean manufacturing methods (lean daily management, eliminate waste, make problems visible etc.).

• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met (complete and accurate training records, MPS, SOP’s, work instructions, DHR, signature records). Participate in Be-Ready quality audits.

• Review production plan, moving labor to meet schedule attainment.

• Handle departmental performance metrics, including Tier 1 (cell measure boards) and Tier 2 (Gemba boards).

• Provide leadership to the Gemba teams by conducting daily meetings, weekly project meetings and 5S audits.

What You’ll Bring:

• HS diploma / GED with 7 or more years of leadership experience OR Associate’s degree with 3 or more years of leadership experience.

• Experience in Manufacturing/Production environment desired.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and mentoring skills.

• Ability to problem solve and work cross-functionally.

• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Ability to read and analyze information.

• Adept at balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting deadlines.

• Excellent time management.

• Process improvement mentality.

Physical Requirements:

• The worker is required to have natural or corrected near-distance visual acuity of 20/25 and the ability to differentiate between colors.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time 

• Must have good hand to eye coordination and dexterity

• Dynamic Lifting capability:  Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds at a time. 

Work Environment:

This is a manufacturing environment regulated by the FDA and many other work rules to prevent damage to the product we manufacture.  Some of those work rules include but are not limited to: 

• Wearing a static protective smock at all times while in the work area

• Wearing a ground wrist strap and plugging that wrist strap into the working table. 

• Working in close proximity to other employees.

• Working in an environment that is temperature and humidity controlled. 

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.

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 $76,000 - $104,500 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, commission, and/or 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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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