Manufacturing Supervisor II (7:00am - 7:00pm)
About The Position
As a Manufacturing Supervisor II in Marion, North Carolina, you will lead daily manufacturing operations across two shifts (5th and 6th), ensuring production goals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently achieved. You will guide and develop manufacturing teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration. The role aims to deliver operational excellence while creating an environment where employees can perform at their best and contribute to Baxter’s mission of saving and sustaining lives. The position operates in a high-energy manufacturing facility with little downtime. Baxter describes its facility processes as robust, with an emphasis on employee safety and health and high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline with 3+ years of manufacturing experience; or an Associate degree with equivalent manufacturing experience and relevant leadership experience.
- 4+ years of experience leading, supervising, or managing employees within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated production environment.
- Working knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, prioritize competing demands, and achieve operational goals in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience analyzing performance metrics, identifying root causes, and implementing process improvements that drive measurable results.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage frontline employees, cross-functional partners, and senior leaders.
- Proficiency with manufacturing systems, business software applications, and production documentation processes.
- Experience supporting regulatory audits or inspections, including FDA interactions.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily manufacturing operations on both day and night shifts to achieve production schedules, quality targets, and customer commitments while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Coach, develop, and support team members through performance management, training, career development, and ongoing feedback.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, product quality, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.
- Monitor manufacturing metrics and operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
- Review and approve manufacturing documentation, batch records, and operational reports to support timely product release and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve manufacturing issues, implement process improvements, and support new product or equipment introductions.
- Lead investigations, troubleshooting efforts, audits, and regulatory inspection activities while promoting safety, quality, and accountability.
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
- Training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees
- Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Family and medical leaves of absence
- Commuting benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
