Manufacturing Supervisor - Plastic Cell - 1st Shift

Baxter Healthcare; Aibonito (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage (day one)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off 20–35 days

Family and medical leaves

Paid parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Childcare benefits

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare in Puerto Rico is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a production team and meet daily Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People objectives.

You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Planning, and EHS to ensure efficient and compliant operations. The role emphasizes coaching, staffing, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production schedules and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing activities and execute the production plan.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and manpower allocation based on production needs.
• Ensure materials, equipment, documentation, and trained personnel are available before production starts.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop team members while supporting cross-training initiatives.
• Coordinate setups, PM activities, validations, startups, and equipment changeovers.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality standards, process parameters, and safety requirements.
• Monitor KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Production vs. Plan, OEE, Downtime, Scrap, Productivity, and On-Time Delivery.
• Investigate production issues, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Conduct Gemba walks to identify and resolve production barriers.
• Ensure accurate manufacturing documentation and effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Promote a Zero-Harm culture and compliance with EHS and 6S requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

KPI management

Root cause analysis

5 Whys

Communication

Decision making

Time management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is whereyour 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 Team

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead a production team to achieve daily Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People objectives. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Planning, and EHS teams to ensure efficient and compliant manufacturing operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervise daily manufacturing activities and execute the production plan.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and manpower allocation based on production needs.
• Ensure materials, equipment, documentation, and trained personnel are available before production starts.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop team members while supporting cross-training initiatives.
• Coordinate setups, PM activities, validations, startups, and equipment changeovers.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality standards, process parameters, and safety requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including Safety, Quality, Production vs. Plan, OEE, Downtime, Scrap, Productivity, and On-Time Delivery.
• Investigate production issues, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Conduct Gemba walks to identify and resolve production barriers.
• Ensure accurate manufacturing documentation and effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Promote a Zero-Harm culture and compliance with EHS and 6S requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production schedules and production teams.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with KPI management and problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• 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
• paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• the Employee Discount Program
• the 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, 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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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.

PO Box 1389 Road 721 Km 3|Aibonito, PR 00786|United States of America