Manager I, Manufacturing
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
Oversees and directs the development, planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing processes and operations for new or existing products and technologies. Responsible for all or a significant portion of processing operations (i.e., one or more production areas) in a plant as well as production operations, maintenance, plant engineering, R&D, safety, quality control, scheduling, budget, and personnel and working closely with other functions to ensure strict compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), SOPs, environmental health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that may apply. Develops and regularly reviews plans to drive operational performance, including input from various functions. Perform all duties with a focus on optimizing safety, quality, service, and cost.
Job description
Your Role
Oversees and directs the development, planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing processes and operations for new or existing products and technologies. Responsible for all or a significant portion of processing operations (i.e., one or more production areas) in a plant as well as production operations, maintenance, plant engineering, R&D, safety, quality control, scheduling, budget, and personnel and working closely with other functions to ensure strict compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), SOPs, environmental health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that may apply. Develops and regularly reviews plans to drive operational performance, including input from various functions. Perform all duties with a focus on optimizing safety, quality, service, and cost.
What You'll Be Doing
- Responsible for the daily manufacturing operations within the Penicillin building.
- Responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of staffing requirements, budgets, costs, methods, labor efficiency, scrap, volume and associated KPIs.
- Facilitates the invention, evaluation, and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
- Interviews, hires, coaches, motivates, develops, recognizes, and manages performance of direct reports.
- Provides regular feedback to all direct reports.
- Set performance objectives, support development plans, and monitor progress.
- Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOPs, equipment, policies, and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
- Interfaces with the other managers/customers to ensure our quality commitments are met.
- Responsible for assuring compliances to all regulatory requirements.
- Supports plant-wide strategic plan, programs, and activities.
- Identifies, initiates, and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 6S, visual management, kaizens.
- Participates as subject matter expert in audits.
- Interfaces with support functions to secure services and resources and regularly interacts with senior leaders on matters concerning functional areas or customers.
- Responsible for development of the manufacturing annual operating budget and maintains expenses within the plan.
- Responsible for the formulation of long- and short-range planning for functional area.
What You'll Bring
- Proven 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/processes and/or operations processes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- 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 and ability to manage audit-related activities.
- 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 analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing business acumen.
- Experience developing an annual operating budget and maintain expenses within the plan.
- Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 5 or more years manufacturing/operations experience including a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5 or more years manufacturing/operations experience
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
- Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills
- In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment/processes and/or operations processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- 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 and ability to manage audit-related activities
- 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 analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of manufacturing business acumen
- Experience developing an annual operating budget and maintain expenses within the plan
- Green or Black Belt certification preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Basic Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Family and Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.