Senior Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd shift

Baxter International Inc.•Cleveland, MS

4d•$80,000 - $100,000•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.

Requirements

Consistent track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to lead, coach, motivate, and continuously enforce company policy and standard operating systems
Ability to interface well and collaborate with other departments, and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes.
Ability to lead multiple priorities in a high paced manufacturing plant setting.
Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to clearly articulate information during regulatory/client inspections.
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.
Ability to supervise multiple groups/shifts, if applicable.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software.
Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data and information to resolve paths for process improvement and potential root cause
Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Solid understanding of manufacturing business acumen.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Communicates guidance, support, direction and leadership through effective interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
Supervises the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities. Identify/prioritize/provide resources as appropriate.
Interviews, hires, coaches, motivates, develops, recognizes and manages performance of direct reports. Provides regular feedback to all direct reports. Assist in setting performance objectives and development plans and supervise progress.
Reviews, approves, and leads documentation for batch and system records. Assists in release of product for distribution. Assists in meeting product release time goals.
Identifies, initiates and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 5S, visual management, kaizens. This role may also be responsible for identifying and implementing VIPs.
Ensures resources and raw materials are utilized in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
Develops training content and facilitates and verifies appropriate training assignment and completion for employees in the area.
Ensures compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.
Submits and/or maintains and distributes reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed.
Performs/leads technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects.
Provides manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes.
Resolves technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines. Provides guidance and troubleshooting assistance as needed during a deviation in the process.
May represent the company during FDA inspections or provide information as necessary to FDA that establishes credibility and demonstrates compliance with cGMPs.
May monitor capital expenditures and assist in developing budgets.
Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur.
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.

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