Warehouse Supervisor, Operations

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:

The Warehouse Supervisor, Operations, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the flawless execution and efficiency of our Logistics Center's daily operations. This includes overseeing the receiving (inbound process) and shipping (air & maritime) activities, maintaining facility equipment, and managing breakdown activities. Your ability to lead, coordinate, and determine the best course of action will be essential in providing timely, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

Your team:

At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we are exceptionally proud of our collaborative spirit. Our diverse, multinational team is driven by a shared passion for patient-centric innovation. You'll be part of an ambitious and supportive group, where cross-functional collaboration opens the door to new learning opportunities and professional growth. Our leadership is committed to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive and deliver world-class results.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee daily shift operations, including assigning work to Group Leaders and hourly associates, maintaining daily activity Accountability Boards, and conducting Tier Meetings.
• Ensure timely and accurate shipment of orders and processing of product receipts, maintenance discards, and sample areas.
• Train new and current employees on GMP, job skills, departmental practices, work-rules, EHS practices, and equipment use, ensuring alignment with the BAXU module.
• Maintain quality output of shifts by adhering to quality standards and providing productivity statistics to management on a monthly basis or as required.
• Assist the Operations Manager in minimizing warehouse expenses through diligent supervision of overtime, warehouse damages, and supply usage, aiming to achieve the operating budget.
• Negotiate and purchase packaging and shipping supplies.
• Ensure compliance with the PRGLC EHS Programs and the Quality Manual.
• Lead Value Stream Maps and Kaizen events within areas of responsibility to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a lean culture in Operations through 6s, Tier Meetings, Accountability Boards, VSMs, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and address unsafe behaviors, recommending safety measures to the appropriate department.
• Investigate and resolve operational problems effectively.
• Apply analytical skills and quality control procedures, including basic engineering calculations, to maintain high standards.
• Uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in all tasks.

What you'll bring:

• BA degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Management is preferred.
• Five years of experience in logistics, warehousing, and distribution management, with a preference for Lean Enterprise initiatives experience (5’s initiatives, value stream mapping). Between two and five years of supervisory experience.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Proficiency with computers and various software applications, including mainframe systems, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrating initiative and analytical abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple ongoing issues, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior management.
• Exceptional analytical skills and mathematical abilities for technical analysis and problem-solving.
• A dedication to integrity, trust, work ethic, accountability, teamwork, partnership, and customer focus.

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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