Manufacturing Trainer

Baxter International Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an on-site Training Coordinator to support manufacturing leadership by delivering and maintaining training programs for production personnel.

The role partners with Manufacturing Leads to ensure compliance, quality, and production objectives are met. You will manage new hire and materials training, maintain records, and collaborate with Quality to reinforce quality practices.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and delivering training in manufacturing.
• Maintaining training records and ensuring certifications.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems and documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration with quality and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers new hire training and training related to new materials, processes, and document revisions.
• Generates training requirement reports and coordinates activities to meet completion metrics and compliance targets.
• Maintains employee training records to reflect certifications and skill matrices.
• Partners with Quality to communicate quality alerts and reinforce awareness across manufacturing.
• Maintains training systems and records reflecting personnel changes (transfers, leaves, separations).
• Supports development and implementation of training effectiveness measures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Team motivation

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

PRMS

Assemble and Pack

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 Role

Assists Manufacturing Leadership in maintaining and delivering training programs for manufacturing personnel while supporting daily manufacturing operations. This position partners with Manufacturing Leads to perform administrative and operational activities, including changeovers, batch folder reviews, labor reporting, training documentation, and production support to help ensure compliance, quality, and production objectives are met.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinates and delivers new hire training, as well as training associated with new materials, processes, and document revisions.
• Generates training requirement reports and coordinates training activities to ensure completion metrics and compliance targets are achieved.
• Maintains and administers employee training records to ensure certifications, qualifications, and skill matrices reflect current manufacturing practices.
• Partners with the Quality team to communicate quality alerts and reinforce quality awareness throughout the manufacturing organization.
• Maintains training systems and records to reflect personnel changes, including transfers, leaves of absence, and separations.
• Supports the development and implementation of training effectiveness measures to evaluate employee learning, engagement, and operational performance.
• Performs routine reviews of manufacturing processes to identify procedural gaps and coordinate retraining or corrective actions as needed.
• Assists Manufacturing Leads with administrative and operational activities, including product changeovers, batch record reviews, labor reporting, and line support functions.
• Uses approved sanitization procedures as part of the gowning process when entering controlled manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrates strong manual dexterity while performing assembly operations and handling components, tools, and materials with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exercises care and precision when handling products, materials, and equipment to minimize damage, defects, and material waste.
• Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and work instructions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintains a regular on-site presence to effectively perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Properly utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gowns, eye protection, face protection, shoe covers, and gloves.
• Maintains flexibility to work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed to support manufacturing operations and business requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts, listen effectively, remain open to new ideas, and adapt to changing situations.
• Demonstrated ability to guide, motivate, and influence others in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and challenging situations.
• Actively listens, seeks clarification when needed, and responds appropriately to questions.
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to participate and contribute in group meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and accurately.
• Reviews and edits work for grammar, spelling, and overall quality.
• Ability to present numerical and operational data effectively.
• Capable of reading, interpreting, and applying written information and documentation.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, including spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Experience with or ability to learn manufacturing systems and applications such as PRMS and Assemble and Pack.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work activities and manage time effectively.
• Efficiently utilizes available resources to meet operational objectives.
• Plans for additional resource needs and consistently establishes and achieves goals.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and schedule the activities of others when required.
• Develops realistic and actionable work plans to support business needs.
• Ability to pass a visual acuity test (20/20 corrected vision).
• Ability to pass Particulate Matter Certification.

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 $25 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. 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. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

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