Baxter International Inc. is hiring: Manufacturing Manager, in Round Lake

Overview

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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our mission is to Save and Sustain Lives, driven by courage, trust, and collaboration. Here, you will find purpose and pride in your work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.
• 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 direct reports. Provides regular feedback, sets performance objectives, supports development plans, and monitors progress.
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOPs, equipment, policies, and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
• Interfaces with other managers and customers to ensure quality commitments are met. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supports plant-wide strategic plans, programs, and activities. Identifies, initiates, and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives (e.g., 6S, visual management, kaizens).
• Participates as subject matter expert in audits.
• Collaborates with support functions to secure services and resources and communicates with senior leaders on matters concerning functional areas or customers.
• Assists in the development of the manufacturing annual operating budget and maintaining expenses within the plan.
• Contributes to long- and short-range planning for the functional area.

What You’ll Bring

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

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 - $143,000 annually. The estimated range reflects anticipated salary for the position and may vary based on location, skills, experience, and market data. This position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about pay philosophy and benefits, speak with the recruiter during the interview process.

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.

Benefits

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits including medical and dental coverage starting on day one, life insurance, disability coverage, and business travel accident insurance. Retirement and savings programs include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, education assistance, paid holidays, paid time off (20-35 days depending on length of service), family and medical leaves, paid parental leave, commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing