Sr Supervisor, Quality

Baxter•Hayward, CA

About The Position

As a Quality Assurance Supervisor at Baxter, you will lead inspection and material release activities in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. You will oversee and develop a team of QA Inspectors, ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, and work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support operational excellence. Success is measured by team effectiveness, timely material release, audit readiness, quality performance metrics, and continuous improvement that supports compliance and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Quality, Business, or a related field with 3–5 years of relevant experience; or 5–7 years of relevant quality experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
1–2 years of people leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA regulations, and quality system requirements.
Experience supporting quality inspections, material release activities, investigations, or quality assurance operations within a regulated environment.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; Baxter cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biologics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), auditing practices, and quality management systems.
Experience supporting Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of warehouse, quarantine, or material management processes.
Familiarity with aseptic manufacturing techniques and environments.
Experience serving as a subject matter expert and delivering training within quality operations.

Responsibilities

Lead inspection, review, and release of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Supervise, coach, and develop QA Inspectors, fostering accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Plan and prioritize team workloads to support production schedules, material availability, and on-time product release objectives.
Investigate quality events, nonconformances, corrective actions, and preventive actions to identify root causes and drive sustainable solutions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain inspection procedures, specifications, and quality systems that support compliance and manufacturing efficiency.
Support internal audits, external inspections, and audit readiness activities, and ensure timely resolution of observations and action items.
Analyze quality performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance product quality.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
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 with employee contributions and company matching.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
Family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Childcare benefits.
The position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.