Supv, Manufacturing

Job Category: Business/Strategic Management Company: Baxter Healthcare Reference Code: 31766BR Supv, Manufacturing 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.     MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR (2nd / 3rd Shifts)  The supervisor position is responsible for implementing and supervising daily activities in a specific production area to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met while maintaining compliance with current good manufacturing practices (GMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that could apply. May monitor and control labor.  Supervise the daily manufacturing operations in an area – maintain (audit, refine, improve) equipment and processes within this area. Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results. Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area. Ability to utilize resources and raw materials in the most efficient and productive manner possible. Identify/prioritize/provide resources in an area to assist the superintendent to meet the annual operational plan and budgetary commitments, Facilitate and verify appropriate training for employees in the area (including but not limited to GMP, job skills, safety) Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.  Commit to employee feedback and developmental process – support Talent Management goals, conduct recognition and disciplinary action for employees, facilitate employee representation throughout the organization. Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed. Ability to utilize resources   QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments, and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting. Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to understand GMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry. Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills. Good computer skills. Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to manufacturing, Quality, documentation, and personnel issues.) Work in and facilitate a team-oriented environment. Collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause/corrective actions in the case of exceptions.  Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management. May be required to supervise multiple groups.  BS degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with 0-3 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred. 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.