Sr Supervisor, Quality

Baxter Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) plan and ESPP

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare in Hayward, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead inspection and material release activities in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

You will supervise QA Inspectors, ensure regulatory compliance, partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, and drive continuous improvement in quality metrics. This is a full-time role with strong benefits and career impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience; or 5-7 years of relevant quality experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• 1-2 years of people leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality system requirements.
• Experience supporting quality inspections, material release activities, investigations, or quality assurance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inspection, review, and release of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop QA Inspectors, fostering accountability and operational excellence.
• Plan and prioritize team workloads to support production schedules and on-time product release.
• Investigate quality events, nonconformances, corrective actions, and preventive actions to identify root causes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain inspection procedures and quality systems.

Skills

People leadership

QA inspection

cGMP knowledge

FDA regulations

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Quality systems

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 Role at Baxter

As a Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will provide leadership and oversight for inspection and material release activities within a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. You will guide a team of QA Inspectors, ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, and partner closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support operational excellence.

Your success will be measured by the effectiveness of your team, the timely release of materials, audit readiness, quality performance metrics, and your ability to continuously improve processes that support both compliance and business objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the inspection, review, and release of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop QA Inspectors, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Plan and prioritize team workloads to support production schedules, material availability, and on-time product release objectives.
• Investigate quality events, nonconformances, corrective actions, and preventive actions to identify root causes and drive sustainable solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain inspection procedures, specifications, and quality systems that support compliance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support internal audits, external inspections, and audit readiness activities while ensuring timely resolution of observations and action items.
• Analyze quality performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance overall product quality.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Quality, Business, or a related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience; or 5-7 years of relevant quality experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• 1-2 years of people leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA regulations, and quality system requirements.
• Experience supporting quality inspections, material release activities, investigations, or quality assurance operations within a regulated environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision‑making, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biologics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), auditing practices, and quality management systems.
• Experience supporting Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of warehouse, quarantine, or material management processes.
• Familiarity with aseptic manufacturing techniques and environments.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert and delivering training within quality operations.

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 estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 - $121,000 annually. The estimated salary is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits.

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

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.

21026 Alexander Court|Hayward, CA 94545|United States of America