This is a Job Description for a Manufacturing Supervisor II (1^st^ Shift) in Cleveland, Mississippi

Summary:

 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. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Communicates guidance, support, direction and leadership through effective interactions with all personnel during daily operations. Supervises the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities. Identify/prioritize/provide resources as appropriate. Interviews, hires, coaches, motivates, develops, recognizes and manages performance of direct reports. Provides regular feedback to all direct reports. Assist in setting performance objectives and development plans and supervise progress. Reviews, approves, and leads documentation for batch and system records. Assists in release of product for distribution. Assists in meeting product release time goals. Identifies, initiates and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 5S, visual management, kaizens. This role may also be responsible for identifying and implementing VIPs. Ensures resources and raw materials are applied in the most efficient and productive manner possible. Develops training content and facilitates and verifies appropriate training for employees in the area. Ensures compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required. Submits and/or maintains and distributes reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed. Performs/leads technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects. Provides manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes. Resolves technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines. Provides guidance and troubleshooting assistance as needed during a deviation in the process. May represent the company during FDA inspections or provide information as necessary to FDA that establishes credibility and demonstrates compliance with cGMPs. May monitor capital expenditures and assist in developing budgets.

Requirements

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: Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum associate's degree with technical subject area required. And/or 3 years manufacturing experience and 2 years of supervisory experience. Consistent track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment. In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes. Ability to lead multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting. Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data. Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to clearly articulate information during regulatory/client inspections. Ability to understand GMPs and other applicable regulatory guidelines. Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills. Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders. Ability to supervise multiple groups/shifts, if applicable. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software. Ability to collect and a alyze data and information to resolve paths for process improvement and potential root cause Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Solid understanding of manufacturing business sense.

 Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.