Production Supervisor (3rd shift)

Zvh; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter in Batesville, IN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of fabricated components while meeting customer delivery requirements.

You will manage a team of 30–60 associates in a dynamic environment; responsibilities include enforcing safety, coaching, planning work, and driving 6S and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of similar job related experience, or equivalent education & experience.
• Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to train others.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective plan to eliminate recurrence.
• Conduct or assign training for equipment operations or work and safety procedures.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of fabricated components.
• Address problems with work quality, issues between employees and other concerns in a timely manner.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, and production schedules to determine production requirements.
• Evaluate current production estimates and outputs to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet goals.
• Monitor and prioritize workflow of production lines to meet daily schedules.
• Develop and implement 6S activities and other measures to improve production methods and efficiency.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Bronze Certification

Team Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Business or Engineering

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Windows

MS Word

Excel

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 at Baxter

This is where we make life‑saving products! As a Production Supervisor, you will lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of fabricated components while meeting customer delivery requirements.

Your Team

You will lead a team of approximately 30 to 60 production associates responsible for manufacturing and processing fabricated components in a dynamic production environment. Your team plays a meaningful role in delivering high‑quality products safely, efficiently, and on schedule to meet project requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective plan to eliminate recurrence.
• Conduct or assign training for equipment operations or work and safety procedures.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of fabricated components.
• Address problems with work quality, issues between employees and other concerns in an effective, thorough and timely manner.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements.
• Also, evaluate current production estimates and outputs to ensure that customer delivery requirements are met.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals and minimize overtime.
• Monitor and prioritize workflow of production lines to meet daily schedules.
• Assist in determining standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads.
• Develop and implement 6S activities and other measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency.
• Work requires a high level of judgment, analytic ability, and creativity, such as investigating moderately complex problems or situations, analyzing information, and recommending/implementing solutions.
• Support NPD and TCO activities.
• Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Directly supervises between thirty to sixty full‑time employees.
• Responsibilities include training associates; planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining associates; supply and conversion cost adherence; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What You'll Bring

• Associate degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience by combination of education and work experience in a specific discipline. (Bachelor degree preferred)
• Minimum two years of similar job related experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
• Working knowledge of Windows, MS Word, Excel.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Bronze Certification. (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well trained in 6S principles and the discipline to sustain.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for increasing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of fabrication machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)

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.

The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long‑term incentive.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• 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.

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.

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No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's time. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we’re more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.