Assistant Supervisor, Final QA

Baxter International Inc.; Medina (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage start day

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an Assistant Supervisor to lead daily production activities, manage scheduling and staffing, and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

You will oversee line communications, ensure availability of materials, and mentor staff to meet customer requirements and quality standards. The role requires leadership capabilities, the ability to interpret Manufacturing Work Instructions, and familiarity with FDA GMP practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical device regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, and auditing activities to ensure customer requirements are met including deadlines and company/quality standards.
• Production Problem Resolution including line status, and problem escalation.
• Ensure that required materials and documentation are available to the line at all times.
• Responsible for line communications, including news, technical issues, and line performance status.
• Provides guidance, support, direction and leadership through positive interactions with personnel during daily operations.
• Work with department leadership to identify training needs.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOPs, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
• Maintain and distribute data related to attendance, labor, quality and others as needed.
• Assist department leadership in resolving issues and conflicts.
• Write NCRs.
• May perform other duties as needed.
• Ability to lead production of complex products
• Ability to motivate team and peers to achieve results
• Ability to read and understand Manufacturing Work Instructions is required.
• Ability to visually inspect and identify particulate/foreign matter and distinguish between colors as required by FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Capable of holding strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Prior leadership and/or training experience preferred.

Skills

leadership

communication

problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

Your role at Baxter

This document outlines the employment prerequisites and job responsibilities for the position Assistant Supervisor.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, and auditing activities to ensure customer requirements are met including deadlines and company/quality standards.

• Production Problem Resolution including line status, and problem escalation.

• Ensure that required materials and documentation are available to the line at all times.

• Responsible for line communications, including news, technical issues, and line performance status.

• Provides guidance, support, direction and leadership through positive interactions with personnel during daily operations.

• Work with department leadership to identify training needs.

• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.

• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.

• Maintain and distribute data related to attendance, labor, quality and others as needed.

• Assist department leadership in resolving issues and conflicts.

• Write NCR’s.

• May perform other duties as needed.

• Ability to lead production of complex products

• Ability to motivate team and peers to achieve results

• Ability to read and understand Manufacturing Work Instructions is required.

• Ability to visually inspect and identify particulate/foreign matter and distinguish between colors as required by FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices

• Capable of holding strict confidentiality and discretion.

• Prior leadership and/or training experience preferred.

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of medical device regulations is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the day.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

• Physical Requirements: Dynamic Lifting capability: Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds from floor to waist, lift 23 pounds to shoulder and lift 2 pounds from shoulder to overhead.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This is a manufacturing environment regulated by the FDA and many other work rules to prevent damage to the product we manufacture.

• Wearing a static protective smock at all times while in the work area

• Wearing a ground wrist strap and plugging that wrist strap into the working table.

• Working in close proximity to other employees.

• Working in an environment that is temperature and humidity controlled.

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 $54,400.00 - $74,800.00 USD 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 factors.

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.

• medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• insurance coverage for basic life
• insurance coverage for accident
• insurance coverage for short-term and long-term disability
• insurance coverage for business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• educational assistance programs
• 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
• paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

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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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.