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.

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 monitor progress.

• Reviews, approves, and runs 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 used 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 or more of manufacturing experience and 1 year or more of supervisory experience

• Proven 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 manage 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.

• Working knowledge 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 that 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.

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