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 (the 7th and 8th shifts), ensuring production goals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are met. You will guide and develop manufacturing teams, drive continuous improvement, and promote safety, accountability, and collaboration. The role is focused on operational excellence and creating an environment where employees can perform effectively in support of Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives. The manufacturing environment is high-energy, with robust processes to support employee safety and health and a strong emphasis on cleanliness. The role partners with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve issues, improve processes, and support new product or equipment introductions.
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 in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated production environments.
- 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 deliver 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 is not available.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily manufacturing operations on day and night shifts to meet production schedules, quality targets, customer commitments, and regulatory requirements.
- Coach, develop, and support team members through performance management, training, career development, and ongoing feedback.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve 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 product release and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve manufacturing issues, improve processes, and support new product or equipment introductions.
- Lead investigations, troubleshooting, audits, and regulatory inspections 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
- 401(k) 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
- Educational assistance programs
- 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
