Quality Associate II

Baxter International Inc.•Mountain Home, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Associate II, you will have the outstanding opportunity to lead all aspects of critical systems, calibrations, continued process verification (CPV), pest control program, and visual inspection process. Your role will be essential in ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Requirements

Minimum associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s of Science strongly preferred.
At least 5 years of operations or quality experience, with leadership experience highly preferred.
Ability to generate reports, trend performance, and perform data analysis for quality systems.
Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to handle a variety of tasks.
Reliable attendance is essential, with the possibility of overtime work, including nights and weekends.
Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment.
Capability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to work in all manufacturing environments at the Mountain Home site.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Possess detailed knowledge of GMP/QSR, ISO requirements, Corporate Quality Manual (CQM), SOP's, specifications, and in-process and final release requirements.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, for presentations, classroom instruction, and generating reports, memos, and project status updates.
Apply direct technical and organizational management skills to initiate, implement, complete, and sustain subordinate activities and behaviors.
Implement and ensure compliance of manufacturing and quality control operations with corporate specifications, SOPs, and Good Manufacturing Practices/Quality System Regulations.
Take direct responsibility for the plant pest control program, including coordinating with pest control vendors and performing regular inspections and annual reports.
Participate in or manage quality assessments of suppliers to analyze compliance and assess risk.
Frequently interact with subordinate supervisors and functional peer group managers.
Coordinate the plant calibration program, partnering with maintenance staff on calibrations and preparing monthly completion reports for management review.
Coordinate the site visual inspection program and continuous process verification (CPV).
Engage directly with auditors regarding pest control, calibrations, visual inspection, critical systems, and CPV.
Coordinate the quality aspect of plant critical systems.

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