Supervisor I, 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:

Supervise daily activities in a specific production area to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met while maintaining compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), SOPs, environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that may apply.  Monitor and insure efficiency and effectiveness in various areas and train employees. Perform all duties with a focus on optimizing safety, quality, service and cost.

Your team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

What You'll Be doing

• Communicates guidance, support, direction and leadership through effective interactions with all personnel during daily operations. 
• Supervises the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities.  Identifies/prioritizes/provides resources as appropriate.
• Interviews, hires, coaches, motivates, develops, recognizes and manages performance of direct reports.
• Reviews, approves, and manages documentation for batch and system records.  Assists in release of product for distribution and meeting product release time goals. 
• Identifies, initiates and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 5S, visual management, kaizens.
• Insures resources and raw materials are utilized in the most efficient and productive manner possible.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to understand GMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software.
• Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to manufacturing, Quality, documentation, and personnel issues.)
• Work in and facilitate a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management
• BS degree in a business, scientific, or engineering discipline with 1 year of manufacturing experience or high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years related manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor's degree required for ongoing career progression.

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 $64,000 - $88,000 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 bonus. 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

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