Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

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

Manage department operations to deliver products that meet both quality and budget standards. Develop and work to Safety, Quality, and Business objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Supervise the daily manufacturing operations in multiple areas – maintain equipment and processes within these areas.
• Provide direction and coaching to off-shift supervisors.
• Develop technical expertise to support team in daily execution, problem solving, and goal realization.
• Provide daily reports and communication on performance to goal, issue resolution, staffing, and personnel activities.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives in Safety, Quality, and Operations.
• Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results.
• Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area.
• Ability to utilize resources and raw materials in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
• Identify/prioritize/provide resources in an area to assist the leadership team to meet the annual operational plan and budgetary commitments,
• Facilitate and verify appropriate training for employees in the area (including but not limited to GMP, job skills, safety)
• Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.
• Commit to employee feedback and developmental process – support Talent Management goals, conduct recognition and disciplinary action for employees, facilitate employee representation throughout the organization. Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed.
• Works with supplier management, corporate and divisional marketing and technical personnel.
• Job demanding circumstances
• Normal (stressful at times) and travel is required.
• Drive Engagement in the team through modeling our Leader Behaviors:
• Enabling Success – ensure team members have what they need to be successful daily, and in their career aspirations
• Recognition – regularly acknowledge and celebrate the achievements, contributions and efforts from the team
• Communication – actively keep work group informed. Own the message and speak with one voice with site leadership

What you'll bring

• BS degree in a scientific or engineering field with 2-5 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments, and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in a manufacturing/technical 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.
• Good computer skills.
• 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.
• Collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause/corrective actions in the case of exceptions.
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management.
• May be required to supervise multiple groups.
• Direct involvement in Trackwise 8, Maximo, POMS and JDE.

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
• This is a safety-sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment

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. 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.

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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