Production Team Lead

Baxter • Batesville, IN

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About The Position

The Production Team Lead supports daily manufacturing operations while driving quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The role coordinates activities across departments to keep production running smoothly, ensure materials are available when needed, and meet quality and regulatory standards. It is a hands-on position that includes troubleshooting production issues, managing nonconforming materials, supporting new product development, and assisting with equipment and process improvements. The role also helps maintain a safe work environment by promoting compliance with safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and established operating procedures.

The position is part of a collaborative manufacturing team working with Production Operators, Quality, Engineering, Materials Management, and Maintenance in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The team focuses on productivity, waste reduction, product quality, manufacturing problem-solving, operational excellence, safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a specific technical discipline or product area.
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Computer skills with Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform and influence in cross-functional team environments and use effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, alone or in a group.
• Ability to analyze and solve difficult technical problems.
• Ability to actively resolve issues and participate in process improvement activities.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across departments to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted flow of work.
• Assist in the development of new products.
• Check inventory at each station to ensure the correct parts are available to perform the job.
• Process nonconforming material and manage the nonconforming material cage.
• Participate in initiatives to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions for product and process failures.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies in production using Kaizen tools.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and good manufacturing procedures.
• Report manufacturing performance, process, and safety issues to the team lead to support safety, regulatory compliance, and GMP compliance.
• Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures.
• Update job instructions.

Benefits

• 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
• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Basic life, accident, short-term disability, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED