Manufacturing Superintendent (10:45pm - 6:45am)

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

4d•$88,000 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing manufacturing operations to ensure the production of life-saving products. The Manufacturing Superintendent is a leader who understands manufacturing processes, builds relationships, establishes order, and maintains clear communication. This position is crucial for connecting the business objectives with the workers on the shop floor, ensuring both production timelines and quality standards are met. The role involves managing a team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, and driving operational excellence. Baxter is a multinational company with a long history of growth and success, dedicated to its mission to Save and Sustain Lives. The manufacturing team works in a high-energy, multidisciplinary environment, focused on creating quality products and overcoming challenges. The company emphasizes a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration, empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact. Employees are encouraged to be their authentic selves and celebrate diverse backgrounds. The manufacturing facility prioritizes employee safety and health, with robust processes and a commitment to cleanliness and safety.

Requirements

Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
Requires a B.S. or equivalent, preferably in a technical discipline.
5-7 years experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process.
Ability to lead activities of departments through subordinates who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees.
Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information and financial reports, understand and resolve technical difficulties, collaborate with internal engineering/technical authorities and external technical representatives, lead multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting, be resourceful to a large manufacturing department.
Knowledge of World Class manufacturing methods (QLP, Lean, Six Sigma), Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Drug and Administration guidelines and process validation.
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.

Responsibilities

Responsible for meeting production requirements, delivering quality products to customers in a timely fashion and cost-efficient manner.
Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the department manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
Supervise the daily manufacturing operations across a department or multiple departments.
Emphasize training and implement control systems on the shift or multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies.
Commit to employee feedback and developmental processes.
Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values: Respect/Responsiveness/Results.
Support and emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department.
Make staffing decisions.
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues up to and including suspensions and terminations.
Will be responsible for driving operational excellence and detailed execution in the areas of cost reduction, discard reduction, annual productivity improvements, inventory turnover, regulatory completion including exception reduction and internal/external regulatory commitment management, on time delivery and lead time reduction, improving the overall safety of the work environment, leadership development and the ability to create a vibrant continuous improvement culture based on the principles of QLP, Lean Manufacturing, total employee involvement and DMAIC problem solving.
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
Learn, understand and apply meticulous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Benefits

Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities for continued learning through training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees.
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
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.
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits