Baxter is hiring: Manufacturing Manager in Round Lake

Overview

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter

Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for both new and existing products. Manages one or more production areas and coordinates key functions such as production, maintenance, engineering, R&D, safety, quality, scheduling, budgeting, and personnel. Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, EHS standards, and other applicable regulations. Develops and reviews operational plans to support performance goals and align with business objectives. Focuses on maintaining high standards in safety, quality, service, and cost efficiency.

What you’ll be doing

• Handles daily manufacturing operations of one of the manufacturing cells. Responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of staffing requirements, budgets, costs, methods, labor efficiency, scrap, volume and associated benchmarks.
• Facilitates the invention, evaluation, and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
• Interviews, hires, coaches, motivates, recognizes, and develops performance of direct reports. Provides regular feedback and sets performance objectives, support development plans, and monitor progress.
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOPs, equipment, policies, and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
• Interfaces with other managers/customers to ensure our quality commitments are met. Responsible for assuring compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Supports plant-wide strategic plan, programs, and activities. Identifies, initiates, and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 6S, visual management, kaizens.
• Participates as subject matter expert in audits.
• Works with support functions to secure services and resources and regularly interacts with senior leaders on matters concerning functional areas or customers.
• Responsible for development of the manufacturing annual operating budget and maintains expenses within the plan.
• Responsible for the formulation of long- and short-range planning for functional area.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 or more years manufacturing/operations experience including a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment/processes and/or operations processes.
• Strong ability to handle multiple priorities and respond to detailed inquiries, including presenting to senior leaders.
• Skilled in analyzing scientific and statistical data, identifying root causes, and driving process improvements.
• Proficient in professional writing, including technical reports, and effectively communicating during audits or inspections.
• Knowledgeable in GMPs, regulatory guidelines, and audit-related activities, with strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Experienced in supervising multiple teams or shifts, handling budgets, and applying business insight in manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and enterprise systems used in manufacturing environments.

Compensation and Benefits

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 – $143,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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