Sr Supv, Manufacturing
Baxter International · CA · Posted 2026-09-04
Job description
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 The Sr Supervisor Manufacturing position is responsible for implementing and supervising all activities in the production area to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met while maintaining compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that could apply. Focus is on optimization for the use of raw materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products. Monitor and ensure efficiency and effectiveness in various areas. May include managing capital expenditure and developing budgets. Recommends manufacturing policies, procedures and programs. May supervise more than one area What You'll Be Doing Supervisor is expected to provide guidance, support, direction and leadership through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations. Responsible for supervising the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities – to meet customer requirements including deadlines and quality standards. Interview, hire, coach, motivate, develop and discipline staff. Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports. Assist in setting performance objectives and development plans. Monitor progress. Review, approve, and manage documentation for batch and system records. Assist in release of product for distribution. Assist in meeting product release time goals. Emphasize training programs designed to enable staff to consistently execute all manufacturing processes with strict compliance to cGMPs and EHS regulations. Develop and implement performance measurement and internal auditing programs in order to routinely evaluate operation efficiency and quality. Implement changes as needed based on assessments. Perform/lead technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects. Provide manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes. Resolves technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines. Provide guidance and troubleshooting assistance as needed during a deviation in the process. Represent the company during FDA inspections. Provide information as necessary to FDA that establishes credibility and demonstrates compliance with cGMPs. Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values: Respect /Responsiveness / Results. Identifies, initiates and facilitates continuous improvements, lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 5S, visual management, kaizens. This role is also be responsible for identifying and implementing Manufacturing savings projects. Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Submits and/or maintains and distributes reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed. Work weekends and daily overtime and work inside cleanroom to monitor, coach, and lead team. What You'll Bring To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Proven track record of 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 and processes. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting. Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data. Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to clearly articulate information during regulatory/client inspections. Ability to understand GMPs and other applicable regulatory guidelines. Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills. Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders. Ability to supervise multiple groups/shifts, if applicable. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software. Ability to collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of manufacturing business acumen. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree required. 3-5 years manufacturing experience 2+ years of supervisory experience 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 $80,000 - $110,000 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 ba