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At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together our community is driven by a culture of courage trust and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here you will find more than just a jobyou will find purpose and pride.
Job Description
Your role at Baxter
Responsible for overseeing the planning execution and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for both new and existing products. Manages one or more production areas and coordinates key functions such as production maintenance engineering R&D safety quality scheduling budgeting and personnel. Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with cGMPs SOPs EHS standards and other applicable regulations. Develops and reviews operational plans to support performance goals and align with business objectives. Focuses on maintaining high standards in safety quality service and cost efficiency.
What youll be doing
Handles daily manufacturing operations of one of the manufacturing cells. Responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of staffing requirements budgets costs methods labor efficiency scrap volume and associated benchmarks.
Facilitates the invention evaluation and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
Interviews hires coaches motivates recognizes and develops performance of direct reports. Provides regular feedback tand sets performance objectives support development plans and monitor progress.
Adheres to all environmental health and safety SOPs equipment policies and procedures including any department specific requirements.
Interfaces with the other managers / customers to ensure our quality commitments are met. Responsible for assuring compliances to all regulatory requirements.
Supports plant-wide strategic plan programs and activities. Identifies initiates and facilitates continuous improvements lean manufacturing activities and initiatives such as 6S visual management kaizens.
Participates as subject matter expert in audits.
Works with support functions to secure services and resources and regularly interacts with senior leaders on matters concerning functional areas or customers.
Responsible for development of the manufacturing annual operating budget and maintains expenses within the plan.
Responsible for the formulation of long- and short-range planning for functional area.
What youll bring
Bachelors degree required
5 or more years manufacturing / operations experience including a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
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 / processes and / or operations processes.
Strong ability to handle multiple priorities and respond to detailed inquiries including presenting to senior leaders.
Skilled in analyzing scientific and statistical data identifying root causes and driving process improvements.
Proficient in professional writing including technical reports and effectively communicating during audits or inspections.
Knowledgeable in GMPs regulatory guidelines and audit-related activities with strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
Experienced in supervising multiple teams or shifts handling budgets and applying business insight in manufacturing operations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and enterprise systems used in manufacturing environments.
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 estimated base salary for this position is $104000 - $143000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. 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 position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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 unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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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 additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site : Benefits Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Manufacturing & Controls,5S,Manufacturing Management,Kaizen,Chemistry,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 104000 - 143000
Manufacturing Manager • Round Lake, Illinois, USA