Fabrication Team Lead (1st Shift)

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

As aTeam Lead you play a key role in helping Baxter save and sustain lives. Youll lead people guide daily production activities and keep processes running smoothly within your assigned value stream. This is a handson leadership role where you support your team on the floor remove roadblocks and help ensure hospital products are made safely efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Your Team

Youll lead and support a team of manufacturing associates within a value stream focused on producing highquality hospital products. Youll work closely with Production Supervisors Quality Maintenance and Engineering teams to solve problems improve processes and keep production moving safely and efficiently. This team values collaboration accountability and continuous improvementand relies on strong leadership on the floor to succeed.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What Youll Be Doing

• Set up production lines for smooth startups and steady operation
• Step in to perform production work when needed to support staffing and output
• Monitor staffing throughout the shift and call out gaps or concerns promptly
• Adjust team assignments to keep work flowing safely and efficiently
• Communicate shifttoshift issues related to machines materials or performance
• Edit and program CNC equipment including lathes mills tube benders lasers and other fabrication machinery
• Participate in lean initiatives value stream activities safety projects and defect prevention efforts
• Lead or advance troubleshooting with Quality and Maintenance to find true root causes
• Identify process inefficiencies and assist with corrective actions
• Support inprocess repairs and product disposition including reviewing and approving NCMRs
• Stop production when necessary to protect quality or safety
• Partner with the supervisor to manage vacation schedules and plan coverage
• Help train team members and update job instructions as processes change
• Create and maintain asafe work environmentby reinforcing safety rules using 6S principles and leading regular safety and Gemba walks
• Lead tier meetings focused on safety quality and production performance
• Take quick and appropriate action when safety quality or equipment issues occur following SOPs
• Apply and enforcecGMPs quality standards and standard operating procedures

What Youll Bring

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least3 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to read and understand work instructions drawings safety rules and quality standards
• Basic math skills and working knowledge of CNC equipment
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced manufacturing environment
• Willingness and ability to obtain: Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification and Inspector certification

Preferred

• Experience withJD Edwardsand/orAgile
• Familiarity with enterprise manufacturing systems (e.g. POMS Maximo)
• Strong fabrication background

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to50 pounds
• Normal vision and ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to squat kneel climb reach bend twist and balance throughout the shift
• Ability to pass required PIV and other jobrelated physicals

Other Responsibilities

This role may include additional duties as business needs change. Responsibilities may evolve with or without notice to support safe and efficient operations.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an 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 $54400 - $74800 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. 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

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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