Manager, Manufacturing

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Through indirect subordinate supervisors, coordinates shift or multiple shift operations within manufacturing departments. Responsible for meeting budget, quality, and production goals, setting standards, and making employment and staffing decisions. Interprets manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs.

This section contains a list of five to eight primary responsibilities of this role that account for 5% or more of the work. The incumbent will perform other duties assigned.

Responsible for meeting production requirements, delivering quality products to customers in a timely fashion and cost-efficient manner. Identify / prioritize / provide resources to assist the department manager to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments. Supervise the daily manufacturing operations across a department or multiple departments. Emphasize training and implement control systems on the shift or multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies. Commit to employee feedback and developmental processes. Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Leadership Expectations. Support and emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department. Make staffing decisions. Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues up to and including suspensions and terminations. Will be responsible for driving operational excellence and flawless execution in the areas of cost reduction, waste reduction, annual productivity improvements, inventory turnover, regulatory excellence including exception / non-conformance reduction and internal / external regulatory commitment management, on time delivery and lead time reduction, improving the overall safety of the work environment, leadership development and the ability to create a vibrant and continuous improvement culture based on the principles of Lean Manufacturing, total employee involvement and DMAIC problem solving.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinates who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees. Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information and financial reports. Ability to understand and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal engineering / technical experts and external technical representatives. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting and be resourceful to a large manufacturing department. Knowledge of World Class manufacturing methods (Lean, Six Sigma), Good Manufacturing practices, Food and Drug Administration guidelines and process validation. Must not be allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin drugs.

Include the education and experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

Requires a B.S. or equivalent, preferably in a technical discipline with 5 7 years experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process.

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.

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.

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer.

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability / handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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