Team Lead (6:45pm - 6:45am)

Baxter•Marion, NC

About The Position

The Team Lead supports Baxter’s around-the-clock manufacturing operations, helping produce high-quality, life-sustaining products. The role works in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and helps ensure products are delivered on time and meet quality standards. The Team Lead supports and develops employees, promotes workplace safety, and helps maintain efficient production. The listed shift is 6:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. The role includes setting up production lines and operating equipment when needed; supporting staffing, training, and employee engagement; reviewing production and quality records; performing quality checks and preventive maintenance tasks; and helping resolve production issues with Quality and Maintenance personnel. The Team Lead also contributes to continuous-improvement, safety, and defect-prevention activities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Minimum six months of manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
Basic English written and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate with team members and understand safety, quality, and written work instructions, including words and drawings.
Ability to perform basic mathematics.
Possess or be able to obtain Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Operator Certification.
Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Normal visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.
Ability to pass the P.I.V. physical.
Ability to squat, climb, kneel, reach above and below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck and waist, and balance.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience as a Senior Material Handler, Production Technician, or equivalent.
Career Readiness Certification (CRC) at the Silver level.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and ability to learn and use enterprise software such as POMS and Maximo.

Responsibilities

Foster a safe work environment by ensuring the team knows the cardinal rules, applying 6S principles, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and conducting regular Gemba and safety walks.
Set up production lines, operate equipment as needed, ensure labor efficiency, and escalate staffing shortages.
Work with supervisors to motivate, engage, recognize, and develop employees.
Support supervisors with interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and training new employees.
Participate in continuous improvement, project and safety teams, Lean initiatives, Value Stream activities, and defect-prevention programs.
Review batch documentation and records, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and update electronic records in software applications.
Perform scheduled quality checks, disposition product, identify deviations, and take appropriate action, including stopping machine production when necessary.
Assist in leading tier meetings reviewing safety, quality, and production goals.
Lead or escalate troubleshooting with Quality and Maintenance personnel to resolve root causes of non-conforming processes.
Communicate with outgoing-shift personnel about machine, material, and other issues encountered during the previous shift.
Investigate, identify, and correct or escalate inefficiencies in value stream performance.
Take appropriate action when safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues occur.
Learn, understand, and apply quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures, and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities.
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.
Basic life, accident, short-term and 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 (EAP).
Childcare benefits.