Team Lead - Packing (6:30pm - 6:30am)

Baxter International • Marion, NC

89d • $54,600

About The Position

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

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
• Possess or be able to obtain PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) Operator Certification.
• Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience as a Sr. Material Handler, Production Technician or equivalent.
• CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn/use enterprise software (i.e. POMS and Maximo).

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment.
• Delegate, direct, coordinate and schedule activities of assigned employees.
• Act as a process expert to their assigned area.
• Train and mentor other employees.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Project and Safety Teams, Lean Initiatives, Value Stream led activities and defect prevention programs.
• Review batch documentation and records, assigning PM's (Preventative Maintenance tasks) and updating electronic records in various software applications.
• Perform scheduled quality checks, disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on the machine if necessary.
• Lead and participate in tier meetings which include a review of safety, quality and production goals.
• Organize and coordinate general cleaning through assigned area per GMP.
• Participate or lead troubleshooting activities with Quality and Maintenance personnel to determine the true root cause of non-conforming processes.
• Communicate with outgoing shift personnel to obtain information regarding any problems with machines, materials, etc. encountered during the previous shift.
• Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities.
• Fill in for Material Handlers or Production Technicians as needed.
• Investigate, identify and correct or call out any inefficiency in value stream performance.
• Take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur.
• Learn, understand and apply thorough quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• 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 and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED