Mfg Supervisor

Baxter•Aibonito, PR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Team As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead a production team to achieve daily Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People objectives. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Planning, and EHS teams to ensure efficient and compliant manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing production schedules and production teams.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and continuous improvement tools.
Experience with KPI management and problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis.
Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making abilities.
Proficiency with manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily manufacturing activities and execute the production plan.
Manage staffing, attendance, and manpower allocation based on production needs.
Ensure materials, equipment, documentation, and trained personnel are available before production starts.
Lead, train, coach, and develop team members while supporting cross-training initiatives.
Coordinate setups, PM activities, validations, startups, and equipment changeovers.
Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality standards, process parameters, and safety requirements.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including Safety, Quality, Production vs. Plan, OEE, Downtime, Scrap, Productivity, and On-Time Delivery.
Investigate production issues, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
Conduct Gemba walks to identify and resolve production barriers.
Ensure accurate manufacturing documentation and effective shift-to-shift communication.
Promote a Zero-Harm culture and compliance with EHS and 6S 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)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
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