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Summary:
Manage department operations to deliver products that meet both quality and budget standards. Develop and work to Business/Quality plans with 5 year objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (these are primary responsibilities of the role and the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned):
- Supervise the daily manufacturing operations in multiple areas – maintain (audit, refine, improve) equipment and processes within these areas.
- Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results.
- Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area.
- Ability to utilize resources and raw materials in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
- Identify/prioritize/provide resources in an area to assist the superintendent to meet the annual operational plan and budgetary commitments,
- Facilitate and verify appropriate training for employees in the area (including but not limited to GMP, job skills, safety)
- Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.
- Commit to employee feedback and developmental process – support Talent Management goals, conduct recognition and disciplinary action for employees, facilitate employee representation throughout the organization.
- Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed.
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Relations with others
- Reports to director of manufacturing. Interfaces with supplier management, corporate and divisional marketing and technical personnel.
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Job demanding circumstances
- Normal (stressful at times) and travel is required.
Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Qualifications):
- BS degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with 0-3 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent manufacturing experience.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments, and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
- Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to understand GMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to manufacturing, Quality, documentation, and personnel issues.
- Work in and facilitate a team-oriented environment.
- Collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause/corrective actions in the case of exceptions.
- Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management.
- May be required to supervise multiple groups.
- Direct involvement in Trackwise 8, Maximo, POMS and JDE.
Physical / Safety Requirements
- Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
- Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
- Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
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