Manufacturing Trainer
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
Assists Manufacturing Leadership in maintaining and delivering training programs for manufacturing personnel while supporting daily manufacturing operations. This position partners with Manufacturing Leads to perform administrative and operational activities, including changeovers, batch folder reviews, labor reporting, training documentation, and production support to help ensure compliance, quality, and production objectives are met.
Job description
What You'll Be Doing
- Coordinates and delivers new hire training, as well as training associated with new materials, processes, and document revisions.
- Generates training requirement reports and coordinates training activities to ensure completion metrics and compliance targets are achieved.
- Maintains and administers employee training records to ensure certifications, qualifications, and skill matrices reflect current manufacturing practices.
- Partners with the Quality team to communicate quality alerts and reinforce quality awareness throughout the manufacturing organization.
- Maintains training systems and records to reflect personnel changes, including transfers, leaves of absence, and separations.
- Supports the development and implementation of training effectiveness measures to evaluate employee learning, engagement, and operational performance.
- Performs routine reviews of manufacturing processes to identify procedural gaps and coordinate retraining or corrective actions as needed.
- Assists Manufacturing Leads with administrative and operational activities, including product changeovers, batch record reviews, labor reporting, and line support functions.
- Uses approved sanitization procedures as part of the gowning process when entering controlled manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrates strong manual dexterity while performing assembly operations and handling components, tools, and materials with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Exercises care and precision when handling products, materials, and equipment to minimize damage, defects, and material waste.
- Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and work instructions to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintains a regular on-site presence to effectively perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Properly utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gowns, eye protection, face protection, shoe covers, and gloves.
- Maintains flexibility to work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed to support manufacturing operations and business requirements.
What You'll Bring
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts, listen effectively, remain open to new ideas, and adapt to changing situations.
- Demonstrated ability to guide, motivate, and influence others in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and challenging situations.
- Actively listens, seeks clarification when needed, and responds appropriately to questions.
- Effective presentation skills with the ability to participate and contribute in group meetings and training sessions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and accurately.
- Reviews and edits work for grammar, spelling, and overall quality.
- Ability to present numerical and operational data effectively.
- Capable of reading, interpreting, and applying written information and documentation.
- General knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, including spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Experience with or ability to learn manufacturing systems and applications such as PRMS and Assemble and Pack.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work activities and manage time effectively.
- Efficiently utilizes available resources to meet operational objectives.
- Plans for additional resource needs and consistently establishes and achieves goals.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and schedule the activities of others when required.
- Develops realistic and actionable work plans to support business needs.
- Ability to pass a visual acuity test (20/20 corrected vision).
- Ability to pass Particulate Matter Certification.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts, listen effectively, remain open to new ideas, and adapt to changing situations.
- Demonstrated ability to guide, motivate, and influence others in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and challenging situations.
- Actively listens, seeks clarification when needed, and responds appropriately to questions.
- Effective presentation skills with the ability to participate and contribute in group meetings and training sessions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and accurately.
- Reviews and edits work for grammar, spelling, and overall quality.
- Ability to present numerical and operational data effectively.
- Capable of reading, interpreting, and applying written information and documentation.
- General knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, including spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Experience with or ability to learn manufacturing systems and applications such as PRMS and Assemble and Pack.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work activities and manage time effectively.
- Efficiently utilizes available resources to meet operational objectives.
- Plans for additional resource needs and consistently establishes and achieves goals.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and schedule the activities of others when required.
- Develops realistic and actionable work plans to support business needs.
- Ability to pass a visual acuity test (20/20 corrected vision).
- Ability to pass Particulate Matter Certification.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- 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.