Summary

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.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the outgoing quality, safety and efficacy of all finished product, compliance with all applicable specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, FDA regulations (GMP's) and New Drug Applications.
Ensures budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
Improve product quality and cost and reduce customer complaints through a proactive program that includes interaction with internal and external suppliers.
Utilize collected data from customers to enhance perceived product quality.
Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP's, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
Propose and devise strategies from the data gathered to support the Manufacturing Operating System.
Responsible for resolving complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
Must execute judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, division, and/or customers.
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees.
Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and financial reports, understand and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal engineering/technical experts and external technical representatives, and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment setting.
Intermediate software application skills required.
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.
Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
8 to 10 years of manufacturing experience required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
8 to 10 years of manufacturing experience
Ability to manage departments through subordinate managers
Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and financial reports
Intermediate software application skills
Basic English written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of FDA regulations and GMP/cGMP
Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
6S principles
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Benefits

Medical & Dental Coverage
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 & 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.