Plastic Pour Bottle Manufacturing Supervisor II

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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.

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Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your Role at Baxter

In the role of Plastic Pour Bottle Manufacturing Supervisor II at our Cleveland, MS site, you will lead all aspects of daily operations in the Plastic Pour Bottle production area during Second Shift. You will ensure manufacturing objectives and project deadlines are fulfilled while strictly following current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), SOPs, environmental health and safety (EHS) standards, and other regulations. This position plays an essential part in boosting operational efficiency, addressing issues as they arise, and optimizing safety, quality, service, and cost.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Provide mentorship, support, direction, and leadership through effective interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
• Supervise day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training, and auditing activities.
• Interview, hire, mentor, motivate, develop, recognize, and manage performance of direct reports, providing regular feedback.
• Review, approve, and run documentation for batch and system records. Assist in product release for distribution and meeting product release time goals.
• Identify, initiate, and facilitate continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities, and initiatives such as 5S, visual management, and kaizens.
• Ensure resources and raw materials are applied in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
• Develop training content and facilitate and verify appropriate training for employees.
• Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements.
• Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap, and others as needed.
• Perform/lead technical reviews, investigations, and process improvement projects.
• Provide manufacturing insights for the integration and validation of new equipment and processes.
• Resolve technical, material, and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines, offering mentorship and troubleshooting assistance during deviations.
• Represent the company during FDA inspections or provide necessary information to FDA to establish credibility and demonstrate compliance with cGMPs.
• Monitor capital expenditures and assist in developing budgets.

• Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum Associate degree or equivalent experience in a technical field required.
• A minimum of 3 years in manufacturing and at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively in a team environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of related manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Strong professional writing skills and ability to produce technical reports.
• Ability to understand GMPs and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and capable of operating enterprise software.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing business sense.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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