Plastic Pour Bottle Manufacturing Supervisor II

Baxter International Inc.•Cleveland, MS

2d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

In the role of Plastic Pour Bottle Manufacturing Supervisor II at our Cleveland, MS site, you will lead all aspects of daily operations in the Plastic Pour Bottle production area during Second Shift. You will ensure manufacturing objectives and project deadlines are fulfilled while strictly following current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), SOPs, environmental health and safety (EHS) standards, and other regulations. This position plays an essential part in boosting operational efficiency, addressing issues as they arise, and optimizing safety, quality, service, and cost.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum Associate degree or equivalent experience in a technical field required.
A minimum of 3 years in manufacturing and at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively in a team environment.
Comprehensive understanding of related manufacturing equipment and processes.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a manufacturing plant setting.
Strong professional writing skills and ability to produce technical reports.
Ability to understand GMPs and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
Skilled in Microsoft Office and capable of operating enterprise software.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of manufacturing business sense.

Responsibilities

Provide mentorship, support, direction, and leadership through effective interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
Supervise day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training, and auditing activities.
Interview, hire, mentor, motivate, develop, recognize, and manage performance of direct reports, providing regular feedback.
Review, approve, and run documentation for batch and system records.
Assist in product release for distribution and meeting product release time goals.
Identify, initiate, and facilitate continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities, and initiatives such as 5S, visual management, and kaizens.
Ensure resources and raw materials are applied in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
Develop training content and facilitate and verify appropriate training for employees.
Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements.
Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap, and others as needed.
Perform/lead technical reviews, investigations, and process improvement projects.
Provide manufacturing insights for the integration and validation of new equipment and processes.
Resolve technical, material, and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines, offering mentorship and troubleshooting assistance during deviations.
Represent the company during FDA inspections or provide necessary information to FDA to establish credibility and demonstrate compliance with cGMPs.
Monitor capital expenditures and assist in developing budgets.