Lead Assembler

Baxter Healthcare; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401(k) matching

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Educational assistance

Commuting benefits

EAP

Childcare benefits

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare in Irvine, CA is seeking a second-shift Manufacturing Supervisor to coordinate HNE employees and ensure work is performed in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.

You will lead labor assignments, monitor production schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives such as six sigma, lean manufacturing, and VSMs to optimize efficiency, quality and safety. The role requires strict adherence to GMPs and GDPs.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of corporate specifications and plant standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of Bill of Materials process.
• Must have good documentation practices.
• Ability to pass visual acuity test and Particulate Matter Certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate labor and assign MAR operators to meet production goals.
• Maintain contact with customer departments regarding product/process issues affecting satisfaction.
• Lead continuous improvement with six sigma, lean manufacturing, VSMs, 6s to reduce waste and improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Schedule production shift and coordinate with support departments to set up actions when targets are not met.
• Identify and communicate issues promptly to avoid production disruption.
• Assign workers to stations to meet requirements and ensure GMPs/GDPs are followed.
• Follow procedures to address regulatory and operational issues; document requirements in Batch folder.
• Monitor and adjust production and material flow to meet daily build plan.
• Update procedures per regulations and Baxter policies.
• Enforce safety regulations and labor-management relations.
• Maintain harassment-free environment and respect for diversity.
• Ensure GMPs, GDPs and EHS requirements are followed.
• Assist root cause analysis and investigations for safety, quality and productivity issues.

Skills

Communication skills

SOP knowledge

BOM knowledge

Documentation practices

Particulate matter certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

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.

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 job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role

Responsible for coordinating the work of HNE employees and assuring work is performed in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. This will be a second shift position.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensures all lines have appropriate labor to meet expectations and manages MAR operator assignments
• Maintains contact with customer departments to ensure awareness of any product or process problems that affect customer satisfaction.
• Leads initiatives to maintain a continuous improvement environment in Manufacturing operations. This includes implementing and innovating with six sigma, lean manufacturing, VSMs, 6’s, and other philosophies. These efforts aim to reduce waste and improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Controls production shift schedule and works with support departments to set up actions when they are not achieved.
• Identifies, communicate and work on issues in good timing to avoid impact in production schedule and/or operations
• Assigns workers to workstations to meet production requirements and ensures specifications, GMP’s and GDP’s are followed. In depth knowledge of manufacturing systems, operations and work centers.
• Follows quality procedures to identify and address Regulatory and Operational issues. Documents and records regulatory requirements in the Batch folder (parameters, test, verifications, etc)
• Monitors production and adjusts work assignments, supply of material, and machine operation when necessary. Optimizes product and material flow to meet daily build plan.
• Assist in updating procedures for process according to regulations, internal and corporate procedures and Baxter specifications and policies.
• Enforces company policies for workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Maintains an appropriate labor-management relationship with subordinates. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ensures GMP's, GDP's and any EHS requirement are followed in areas of responsibility.
• Assist root cause analysis and investigations to address safety, quality and/or productivity issues.

What You'll Bring

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of corporate specifications and plant standard operating procedures. Knowledge of Bill of Material process. Must have good documentation practices, and strong interpersonal skills.Ability to pass visual acuity test (20/20 corrected vision) and pass Particulate Matter Certification
• High school diploma required and experience, consistent with department process/product requirements.
• Prior experience with mechanical, electrical equipment, and troubleshooting problems.

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 pay for this role will be $30.50 per hour.

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.

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.

• medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and 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, and paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, 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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