Medical Device Manufacturing Lead

Baxter Healthcare; Minnesota; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to oversee the assembly, packaging, and testing of medical device products in a GMP environment at our Minnesota facility.

The role requires hands-on leadership of manufacturing lines, adherence to GDP/GMP, ERP system transactions, and coaching technicians while ensuring safety and quality. Clean room duties and cross-training across multiple processes are expected, with strong attention to documentation and process standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of manufacturing experience, or an Associate's Degree plus 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have basic English written and verbal communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions, including English text and technical drawings.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems. Experience with GME or JDE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform one or more functions on the assembly lines including, but not limited to cutting, weighing, and processing tissue; mixing of solutions; washing components; wrapping components for sterilization; assembly or gluing of components; packaging and sealing of devices; preparing devices for sterilization; final packaging or labeling of products.
• Perform daily cleaning of the production area to maintain GMP standards.
• Operate general production equipment (sealers, autoclave, stir plates, etc.).
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area as necessary.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and wear proper safety gear at all times while on the manufacturing or warehouse floor.
• Maintain familiarity with production equipment, including scales, sealers, pumps, and autoclaves.
• Be proficient in the primary job function and cross-trained in at least two other areas.
• Run day-to-day activities for a specific area and serve as a proficient backup lead for at least one other process, including planning production schedules and creating work orders.
• May act as a backup for supervisors.

Skills

English communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

GME

JDE

Job description

Baxter Healthcare is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to oversee the assembly, packaging, and testing of medical device products in a GMP environment at our Minnesota facility.

The role requires hands-on leadership of manufacturing lines, adherence to GDP/GMP, ERP system transactions, and coaching technicians while ensuring safety and quality. Clean room duties and cross-training across multiple processes are expected, with strong attention to documentation and process standards.