Team Lead- Pouch 1045pm-645am

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together we create a place where we are happy successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make lifesustaining 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 fastpaced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and collaboration! As aTeam Lead Pouchyou are happiest when you are moving and we will not disappoint!

Baxter is known for its speed and highquality product. Our manufacturing operations are aroundtheclock to meet the needs of our customers. Our highcaliber 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 highquality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.

Delivering lifesaving 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.

Position Summary

The Team Lead is a Salaried NonExempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by managing and coordinating employees and processes in their assigned value stream in the production of IV therapies premixed renal therapies and other sterile solutions.

Essential Job Duties

• Promote a safe work environment!
• Delegate direct coordinate and schedule activities of assigned employees. Act as a process expert to their assigned area. Train and mentor other employees
• May participate in Continuous Improvement Project and Safety Teams Lean Initiatives Value Stream led activities and defect prevention programs
• Review batch documentation and records assigning PMs (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.
• Lead and participate in tier meetings which include a review of safety quality and production goals
• Organize and coordinate general cleaning through assigned area per GMP.
• Participate or lead troubleshooting activities with Quality and Maintenance personnel to determine the true root cause of nonconforming processes
• Communicate with outgoing shift personnel to obtain information regarding any problems with machines materials etc. encountered during the previous shift. Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities
• May fill in for Material Handlers or Production Technicians as needed
• Investigate identify and correct or call out any inefficiency in value stream performance
• Take appropriate action if any safety quality mechanical or discrepancy issues occur. Learn understand and apply thorough quality standards Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles

Work Environment

• In either a Class III Controlled Environment which includes the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses ear plugs hairnet and beard cover or a Class I Controlled Environment which includes the following dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses ear plugs jumpsuit hood hairnet beard cover gloves mask and boots (additional PPE required when cleaning)
• Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise and vibration. Involves working around moving equipment machinery and conveyors. Requires occasionally working with chemical cleaners and disinfectants

What Youll 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

Preferred Experience

• Six months experience as a Sr. Material Handler Production Technician or equivalent
• CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver level
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn/use enterprise software (i.e. POMS and Maximo)

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 clear with our pay practices. To that end this position has a pay rate of $54600.00 a year.

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 wellbeing matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and wellbeing benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one as well as insurance coverage for basic life accident shortterm and longterm 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 timeoff 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 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.

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