Asst. Manager - Eagle Pass, TX

Job Category: Business/Strategic Management Company: Baxter Healthcare Reference Code: 32270BR Asst. Manager - Eagle Pass, TX Baxter International Inc., assists healthcare professionals and their patients with the treatment of complex medical conditions, including cancer, hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease and trauma. The company applies its expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Baxter's BioScience division is a leading producer of both plasma-based and recombinant clotting factors for hemophilia, as well as biopharmaceuticals used to treat immune deficiencies, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency and other blood-related disorders. Baxter also produces vaccines for the prevention of infectious diseases, as well as biosurgery products used for hemostasis and tissue-sealing in surgery. Baxter BioScience's breadth and depth of expertise in recombinant protein manufacturing, plasma fractionation and proprietary Vero-cell vaccine manufacturing technologies set it apart from other companies in these fields. Stays current with federal, state, local and company-specific rules, regulations and practices. Ensures center compliance with all federal, state, local and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety. Assists the Facility Manager in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as needed, through the use of company approved procedures. Develops talent within the center. Supports center goals to attract, retain, reward, and motivates a diverse workforce. Trains, coaches and mentors staff. Participates in the selection process for management and supervisory personnel within the center. Works in collaboration with management and supervisor members for center staff selection and hiring. Fosters teamwork. Works collaboratively with staff, peers, and management to achieve business goals. Communicates continuously and resolves conflicts proactively. Supports the Facility Manager with center staff compensation reviews and provides timely feedback to employees through the performance evaluation process and through daily work practices. Ensures high levels of customer service and satisfaction. Meets and strives to exceed customer expectations. Works in collaboration with Facility Manager and management team to prepare for and host (if needed) internal and external auditors. Actively participates in implementing corrective action plans to resolve audit observations and support the Facility Manager in providing a timely audit response. Prepares routine reports and keeps management apprised of center operations and operational issues. Assists in center production areas as needed. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assumes responsibilities of Facility Manager, in his/her absence. May participate in the management of projects and new initiatives within the center or across centers. May provide support to the Facility Manager to conduct management training, in addition to other projects as assigned. Actively participates in management meetings and staff meetings. Facilitates and encourages employee involvement in committee meetings. QUALIFICATIONS: Effective communication, interpersonal, technical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to coach and develop a team of diverse individuals. Ability to understand, communicate, and apply technical documents and instructions. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize. Aptitude for working with production, financial marketing and other statistical data is desirable. Associate or Bachelors degree and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience within most recent 5 years, preferably in a regulated industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Production/Office environment. Occasional travel required. May require weekend and extended work periods. May assist in center production areas as needed which requires bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds, along with the ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at a time). Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens. As a global leader dedicated to building the best team in health care, Baxter offers competitive compensation and full benefits. To view other opportunities at Baxter, please visit our Careers@Baxter site. EOE M/F/D/V.