Team Lead (Saturday and Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm & two assigned weekdays)

Baxter•Skaneateles Falls, NY

1d•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. Your Role at Baxter This is where your leadership helps create life-sustaining products. As a Team Leader on our Blood Pressure Cuffs manufacturing team, you will play a critical role in supporting production operations and ensuring customer delivery commitments are met. Working closely with production technicians, supervisors, materials planning, quality, and support teams, you will coordinate daily manufacturing activities while leading and developing a team of operators. In this role, you will serve as the first point of escalation for production issues, provide guidance and coaching to team members, support training initiatives, and drive continuous improvement efforts. You will help maximize productivity, maintain quality standards, and foster a safe, collaborative work environment while supporting the manufacturing of medical devices that make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with strong leadership skills to grow within a regulated, fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
Experience with quality control, production processes, and manufacturing operations.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements and regulatory compliance standards.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience using ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, and support daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and direction to production team members.
Serve as a liaison between employees and supervisors, escalating issues and concerns as needed.
Support training and cross-training efforts to maintain workforce flexibility and capability.
Facilitate effective communication regarding production goals, priorities, and operational updates.
Monitor production schedules and work assignments to ensure production targets are met.
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.
Conduct quality audits, inspections, and in-process testing to verify product conformance.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, process sheets, and work instructions.
Troubleshoot production, equipment, and process-related issues to minimize downtime.
Work collaboratively with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and other departments to resolve operational challenges.
Complete and maintain accurate production documentation, including Device History Records (DHRs).
Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in Kaizens, problem-solving workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support Lean Manufacturing and Baxter Operating System (BOS) practices.
Promote a Zero Harm culture by following safety procedures and ensuring a safe work environment.
Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and quality concerns promptly and appropriately.
Maintain department organization, cleanliness, and adherence to workplace standards.

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