Summary

In this pivotal role on our Manufacturing team, you will work collaboratively with Supervisors and Materials Planning to determine staff requirements, prioritize work to ensure that customer deliveries are achieved, and that production plans are successfully implemented! As a motivated and upbeat leader, you have proven leadership abilities and hands-on capability! As the Group Leader, you will take the lead and give direction to a group of operators as well as coordinate and prioritize work schedules and assign tasks. You will be the first level of escalation to resolve production issues and ensure tasks are met.

Job description

Your Role

In this pivotal role on our Manufacturing team, you will work collaboratively with Supervisors and Materials Planning to determine staff requirements, prioritize work to ensure that customer deliveries are achieved, and that production plans are successfully implemented! As a motivated and upbeat leader, you have proven leadership abilities and hands-on capability! As the Group Leader, you will take the lead and give direction to a group of operators as well as coordinate and prioritize work schedules and assign tasks. You will be the first level of escalation to resolve production issues and ensure tasks are met.

What You'll Be Doing

Commit to a Zero-Harm workplace and ensure Safety policies are followed along with timely reporting of all safety incidents.
Cultivate a collaborative environment while interacting and motivating a team of operators to achieve People/Quality/Delivery/Cost objectives.
Ensure training and cross training on accurate procedures and operations of tools to develop operators and maintain flexibility.
Use computer to update production targets, scrap transactions, order material. Knowledge of Excel/Word/SAP.
Ensure all quality and regulatory policies are carried out to include; Review/Sign Device History Records, Training records and other quality documents.
Assist your supervisor and Group Leaders with employee appraisals.

What You'll Bring

You must have good mechanical dexterity/eyesight, ability to read, write and use basic math; maintain a high degree of accuracy in performing repetitive tasks. The successful candidate is able to adapt to a changing work environment, including increased automation, change in production methods or sequences and rotation among workstations. You work well with others and actively participate in team problem-solving activities.

Requirements

Good mechanical dexterity/eyesight
Ability to read, write and use basic math
Maintain a high degree of accuracy in performing repetitive tasks
Adapt to a changing work environment, including increased automation, change in production methods or sequences and rotation among workstations
Work well with others and actively participate in team problem-solving activities
Knowledge of Excel/Word/SAP

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.