Lead Hand, Filling Weekend Night shift (Friday & Saturday 2300-1100 Sunday 1900-2300)
Job Summary
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Summary of Responsibilities
We are currently looking for an energetic hard-working Lead Hand to work a part-time permanent position on our Weekend night shift (Friday to Sunday 23:00-11:00 Saturday to Sunday 23:00-11:00 & Sunday 19:00-23:00) at our Alliston facility.
The Viaflex Lead hand is responsible for coordinating the Viaflex Filling department optimizing output while maintaining all quality and safety standards. The Lead Hand will monitor the activities of team members and machinery to ensure production of quality product in a safe and efficient manner. This position involves considerable hands-on equipment troubleshooting repair set-up changeover and line addition the Viaflex Lead Hand will perform Filling Operator/MH duties on a regular basis.
Due to the nature of our business Baxter follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) which requires our employees to focus on cleanliness and contamination control. Other aspects of GMP that must be observed are no makeup or jewelry in the production areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate the operation of the Viaflex Filling department. This includes creating the rotation schedule communicating with Supervisors Mixers and team members on possible delays and coordinating materials from the warehouse.
Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments and repairs as required.
Responsible for escalating safety quality and production issues as appropriate. This includes executing initial quality investigations (data gathering) and safety reports.
Ensuring all SOPs GMPs and Safety rules are followed.
Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of EBR tasks for FOB/EOB and that tasks are approved.
Prepare for batch and line set up.
Oversee cleaning and sanitization.
Train operators and provide feedback to Supervisor.
Help in the execution of scrap/cost reduction projects.
Perform Filling MH QA/RK duties on an as needed basis.
Support EMS implementation which includes maintaining the department in 6S condition and participating in the IDEAS program.
Job Requirements
Successful completion of High School diploma or GED required (Proof will be requested)
Experience within a manufacturing operation
Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment trouble-shooting ability.
Practical experience using Lean tools (6S LSW VM DA Kaizen Value Stream Mapping).
3 5 years of manufacturing experience.
People coaching and team development skills.
Strong communication skills ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Strong ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced high pressure environment.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
Intermediate proficiency in Word Excel & PowerPoint and Infinity EBR and AS400Kronos.
Good working knowledge of SOPs/specs blueprints PCSs and BOMs
Proficiency in trouble shooting automated equipment.
Leadership skills
Great Attendance
Troubleshooting experience
We understand that compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxterwe are committed to equitable pay for all our employees and we strive to be more transparent with our paypractices. To that end this position has a pay rate of $36.10 an hour. You may also be entitled to a shift premiumfor all shift premium eligible hours which will be included in your bi-weekly pay. Shift premium pay is subject tochange and is at the sole discretion of the Company. For questions about this our pay philosophy and availablebenefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seekingqualified candidates to fill this open position.
As part of our recruitment process Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assistin evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitmentteam.
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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