Lead Assembler — Lean Manufacturing & Quality Champion

Baxter International Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to coordinate the work of HNE employees and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements on first shift.

You will manage labor, assign workers, monitor GMP/GDP adherence, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing operations to support daily build plans and safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to pass visual acuity test and Particulate Matter Certification

Responsibilities

• 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, including Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, VSMs, 6’s, 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, communicates and works 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, GMPs and GDPs are followed.
• Follows quality procedures to identify and address Regulatory and Operational issues. Documents and records regulatory requirements in the Batch folder.
• 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 GMPs, GDPs and any EHS requirement are followed in areas of responsibility.
• Assist root cause analysis and investigations to address safety, quality and/or productivity issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Documentation practices

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Baxter International Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to coordinate the work of HNE employees and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements on first shift.

You will manage labor, assign workers, monitor GMP/GDP adherence, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing operations to support daily build plans and safe, efficient production.