Mgr I, Manufacturing

Baxter International Inc., assists healthcare professionals and their patients with the treatment of complex medical conditions, including cancer, hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease and trauma. The company applies its expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
Responsible for meeting production requirements, delivering quality products to customers in a timely fashion and cost-efficient manner.
Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the department director to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
Supervise the daily manufacturing operations across a department or multiple departments.
Emphasize training and implement control systems on the shift or multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies.
Commit to employee feedback and developmental processes.
Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values: Respect/Responsiveness/Results.
Make staffing decisions.
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues up to and including suspensions and terminations.
Help prepare budgets and forecasts for areas of responsibility.
Responsible for assuring compliances to all regulatory requirements - FDA, OSHA, OFCCP, EPA, etc.
Ensure a safe working environment.
Perform analytical review, recommend, and implement corrective action for any exception condition.
Work with divisional personnel in support of projects within areas of responsibility.
Support plant-wide strategic plan programs and activities.
Candidates must meet visual acuity requirements as documented in Baxter Cleveland Human Resources Procedure 1.04.
Must have knowledge of both plant and department environmental health and safety regulations and comply with said regulations accordingly.
Must perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management.

Qualifications
Ability to manage activities of departments through subordinates who exercise full supervision in terms of cost, methods, and employees.

Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data and information and financial reports, understand and resolve technical difficulties, interface with internal engineering/technical experts and external technical representatives, manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting, be resourceful to a large manufacturing department.

Ability to write and effectively respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior management.

Requires a B.S. or equivalent, preferably in Engineering.

6-8 years experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or comparable environment

As a global leader dedicated to building the best team in health care, Baxter offers competitive compensation and full benefits.




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