Manufacturing Trainer

Baxter International Inc.•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists Manufacturing Leadership in maintaining and delivering training programs for manufacturing personnel while supporting daily manufacturing operations. This position partners with Manufacturing Leads to perform administrative and operational activities, including changeovers, batch folder reviews, labor reporting, training documentation, and production support to help ensure compliance, quality, and production objectives are met.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts, listen effectively, remain open to new ideas, and adapt to changing situations.
Demonstrated ability to guide, motivate, and influence others in a team environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and challenging situations.
Actively listens, seeks clarification when needed, and responds appropriately to questions.
Effective presentation skills with the ability to participate and contribute in group meetings and training sessions.
Ability to communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and accurately.
Reviews and edits work for grammar, spelling, and overall quality.
Ability to present numerical and operational data effectively.
Capable of reading, interpreting, and applying written information and documentation.
General knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, including spreadsheet and word processing software.
Experience with or ability to learn manufacturing systems and applications such as PRMS and Assemble and Pack.
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work activities and manage time effectively.
Efficiently utilizes available resources to meet operational objectives.
Plans for additional resource needs and consistently establishes and achieves goals.
Ability to organize, coordinate, and schedule the activities of others when required.
Develops realistic and actionable work plans to support business needs.
Ability to pass a visual acuity test (20/20 corrected vision).
Ability to pass Particulate Matter Certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and delivers new hire training, as well as training associated with new materials, processes, and document revisions.
Generates training requirement reports and coordinates training activities to ensure completion metrics and compliance targets are achieved.
Maintains and administers employee training records to ensure certifications, qualifications, and skill matrices reflect current manufacturing practices.
Partners with the Quality team to communicate quality alerts and reinforce quality awareness throughout the manufacturing organization.
Maintains training systems and records to reflect personnel changes, including transfers, leaves of absence, and separations.
Supports the development and implementation of training effectiveness measures to evaluate employee learning, engagement, and operational performance.
Performs routine reviews of manufacturing processes to identify procedural gaps and coordinate retraining or corrective actions as needed.
Assists Manufacturing Leads with administrative and operational activities, including product changeovers, batch record reviews, labor reporting, and line support functions.
Uses approved sanitization procedures as part of the gowning process when entering controlled manufacturing environments.
Demonstrates strong manual dexterity while performing assembly operations and handling components, tools, and materials with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Exercises care and precision when handling products, materials, and equipment to minimize damage, defects, and material waste.
Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and work instructions to maintain a safe work environment.
Maintains a regular on-site presence to effectively perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
Properly utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gowns, eye protection, face protection, shoe covers, and gloves.
Maintains flexibility to work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed to support manufacturing operations and business requirements.

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