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This position is for a 12-hour Day shift on Saturday, Sunday and one weekday that will be determined upon hire.  The standard hours for this position are 11am to 11pm.

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.

This section contains a list of five to eight primary responsibilities of this role that account for 75% or more of the work. The incumbent will perform other duties assigned.

The Production Supervisor is expected to provide guidance, support, direction and leadership through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations. Responsible for supervising the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities – to meet customer requirements including deadlines and quality standards. Audit, refine, and improve processes and equipment operation within the manufacturing areas.  Drive to utilize resources and raw materials in the most efficient and productive manner possible. Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department. Interview, hire, coach, motivate, develop and discipline staff. Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports. Assist in setting performance objectives and development plans. Monitor progress. Facilitate and verify appropriate training for employees in the area. Review, approve, and manage documentation for batch and system records. Assist in release of product for distribution. Assist in meeting product release time goals. Develop and implement performance measurement and internal auditing programs in order to routinely evaluate operation efficiency and quality. Implement changes as needed based on assessments. Represent the Company during FDA inspections.  Provide information as necessary to FDA that establishes credibility and demonstrates compliance with cGMPs. Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter.  Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed. Author Nonconformance Reports and own Corrective/Preventive Action, and VIP  projects. Manage Preventive Maintenance activities for Manufacturing equipment and areas.

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.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments, and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.  In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes.  A good understanding and/or hands-on familiarity with the principles of lean manufacturing.  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.  Ability to interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to manufacturing, Quality, documentation, and personnel issues. Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.  Collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause/corrective actions in the case of exceptions  Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports.  Ability to understand cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.  Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management.  May be required to supervise multiple groups.  Ability to work weekends, weekdays and overtime when necessary is required.  Candidate should not be allergic to PENICILLIN or the CEPHALOSPORINS.

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

HS diploma or equivalent required

Also, 2 years manufacturing and 1 year of leadership experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and zero years of experience

Bachelor's degree required for ongoing career progression

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.