Job Description

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

This is where we make life-saving products

Supervise daily activities in the 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. Supervise and insure efficiency and effectiveness in various areas. Ensure operational efficiency, troubleshoot and investigate as necessary. Perform all duties with a focus on optimizing safety, quality, service and cost. May supervise more than one department.

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 solve. 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 we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

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. Identify/prioritize/provide resources as appropriate.
• Interviews, hires, coaches, motivates, develops, recognizes and manages performance of direct reports. Provides regular feedback to all direct reports. Assist in setting performance objectives and development plans and supervise progress.
• Reviews, approves, and leads documentation for batch and system records. Assists in release of product for distribution. Assists in meeting product release time goals.
• Identifies, initiates and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 5S, visual management, kaizens. This role may also be responsible for identifying and implementing VIPs.
• Ensures resources and raw materials are applied in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
• Develops training content and facilitates and verifies appropriate training for employees in the area.
• Ensures compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.
• Submits and/or maintains and distributes reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed.
• Performs/leads technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects.
• Provides manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes.
• Resolves technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines. Provides guidance and troubleshooting assistance as needed during a deviation in the process.
• May represent the company during FDA inspections or provide information as necessary to FDA that establishes credibility and demonstrates compliance with cGMPs.
• May monitor capital expenditures and assist in developing budgets.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum Associates degree with technical subject area required.
• And/or 3 years manufacturing experience and 2 years of supervisory experience
• Consistent track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments, and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data.
• Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to clearly articulate information during regulatory/client inspections.
• Ability to understand GMPs and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
• Ability to supervise multiple groups/shifts, if applicable.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and information to resolve paths for process improvement and potential root cause
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing business sense.

**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. 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.

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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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Holiday work, Temporary work, Worldwide, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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