Fabrication Supervisor, 2nd shift

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

You have deep knowledge of and experience with manufacturing processes. You understand the importance of building relationships establishing order and maintaining clear communication channels. As aFabrication Supervisor you are a leader who is willing to listen and inspire others by your actions. You also appreciate the stability of a large multinational company with a long history of growth and success. Your team is an extension of your family and you know how to support them as individuals while helping them achieve results as a team.

Your role positions you to be directly involved in the physical production that enables Baxter to fulfill our mission to save and sustain lives. You manage the line between meeting production timelines and making quality products. As a manager you are the trusted critical connection between the business and the workers on the floor.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customersand are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to solve. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on as a team to create products with the customers needs top-of-mind.

We build relationships with each other to get work done!

As a multidisciplinary environment we are always learning from others and exchanging ideas. This means we are open to new opinions and encourage Baxter employees always to be their authentic selves and celebrate our various backgrounds.

What Youll 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.

• Responsibilities include training associates; planning assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining associates; supply and conversion cost adherence; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What Youll 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 maximizing 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.

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 $64000 - $88000 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. For questions about this our pay philosophy and available benefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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 additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

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