Team Lead (6:45pm - 6:45am)

Baxter; Naperville (IL); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shift flexibility

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid H0

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Baxter International is seeking a Team Lead for its manufacturing operations in the US. The role focuses on keeping production lines running safely and efficiently, guiding a team, and ensuring quality products reach customers on time.

You will lead, coach, and develop team members, coordinate with supervisors, support hiring and onboarding, and participate in Lean initiatives and safety programs to maintain high standards.

Formación

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with team members.
• Understand safety/quality instructions and read work instructions including drawings.
• Able to perform basic mathematics.
• PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) operator certification or ability to obtain.
• Inspector certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience as Sr. Material Handler/Production Technician preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Foster a safe work environment and apply 6S principles.
• Set up production lines and step in to operate equipment as needed.
• Motivate and develop employees to create a positive work environment.
• Assist in hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training new employees.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean initiatives and defect prevention.
• Review batch documentation and perform preventative maintenance.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Basic English

Mathematics

Team collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

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.

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 my hands make life-sustaining products

You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As aTeam Lead, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!

Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. Different shift assignments allow for flexibility and safety.

Your team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.

What we offer from Day One:

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What You'll Be Doing

• Foster a safe work environment by ensuring team knows the cardinal rules, applying 6S principles to sustain a clean and safe work area, and regularly conduct Gemba/safety walks.
• Set up line for Production including having to step in and operating the equipment as needed, ensure labor efficiency and elevate staffing shortages.
• Along with the supervisor, motivate, engage, recognize, and develop employees to create a positive work environment
• Support supervisors in hiring manager responsibilities: interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and training new employees
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Project and Safety Teams, Lean Initiatives, Value Stream led activities and defect prevention programs
• Review batch documentation and records, perform preventative maintenance tasks and updating electronic records in various software applications
• Perform scheduled quality checks, disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on the machine if necessary
• Assist in leading tier meetings which include a review of safety, quality and production goals
• Lead or elevate troubleshooting activities with Quality and Maintenance personnel to resolve true root cause of non-conforming processes
• Communicate with outgoing shift personnel to obtain information regarding any problems with machines, materials, etc. encountered during the previous shift
• Investigate, identify and correct or elevate any inefficiency in value stream performance
• Take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership skills
• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics
• Possess or be able to obtain PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) Operator Certification
• Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification
• Six months experience as a Sr. Material Handler, Production Technician or equivalent preferred
• CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level preferred
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn/use enterprise software (i.e. POMS and Maximo) preferred
• Physical Requirements
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Normal visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color are necessary.
• Occasionally specialized physicals are required when working with certain drug codes.
• Must be able to pass the P.I.V. physical
• Must be able to squat, climb, kneel, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base salary will be $54,600.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able 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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