Lead Assembler

Baxter International Inc.•Irvine, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating the work of HNE employees and assuring work is performed in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. This will be a first shift position.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of corporate specifications and plant standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of Bill of Material process.
Must have good documentation practices, and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to pass visual acuity test (20/20 corrected vision) and pass Particulate Matter Certification
High school diploma required and experience, consistent with department process/product requirements.
Prior experience with mechanical, electrical equipment, and troubleshooting problems.
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.

Responsibilities

Ensures all lines have appropriate labor to meet expectations and manages MAR operator assignments
Maintains contact with customer departments to ensure awareness of any product or process problems that affect customer satisfaction.
Leads initiatives to maintain a continuous improvement environment in Manufacturing operations. This includes implementing and innovating with six sigma, lean manufacturing, VSMs, 6’s, and other philosophies. These efforts aim to reduce waste and improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
Controls production shift schedule and works with support departments to set up actions when they are not achieved.
Identifies, communicate and work on issues in good timing to avoid impact in production schedule and/or operations
Assigns workers to workstations to meet production requirements and ensures specifications, GMP’s and GDP’s are followed. In depth knowledge of manufacturing systems, operations and work centers.
Follows quality procedures to identify and address Regulatory and Operational issues. Documents and records regulatory requirements in the Batch folder (parameters, test, verifications, etc)
Monitors production and adjusts work assignments, supply of material, and machine operation when necessary. Optimizes product and material flow to meet daily build plan.
Assist in updating procedures for process according to regulations, internal and corporate procedures and Baxter specifications and policies.
Enforces company policies for workers and enforces safety regulations.
Maintains an appropriate labor-management relationship with subordinates. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ensures GMP's, GDP's and any EHS requirement are followed in areas of responsibility.
Assist root cause analysis and investigations to address safety, quality and/or productivity issues.

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits