Overview

Join Baxter's Life-Saving MissionAt Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining liveswhere your purpose accelerates our mission.Your RoleIn this pivotal role on our Blood Pressure Cuffs team within the Manufacturing department, you will work collaboratively with Supervisors and Materials Planning to prioritize work to ensure that customer deliveries are achieved, and that production plans are successfully executed. As the Group Leader, you will take the lead and give direction to a group of operators, support cuff operations in order to maximize output with limited waste and execute processes in a safe and quality driven manner. You will be the first level of escalation to resolve production issues and ensure tasks are met.Additionally, you will set-up, run and maintain the automated machines in the Cuff Department. You must have a high level of mechanical skills with the capability to use root cause analysis to troubleshoot machining issues to diagnose and fix issues that arise with a high sense of urgency to achieve departmental goals.What You'll Be DoingCultivate a collaborative environment while interacting and motivating a team of operators to achieve People/Quality/Delivery/Cost objectives.Serve as a liaison between the employees and the supervisor, by escalating concerns and issues, as needed.Ensure training and cross training on accurate procedures and operations of tools to develop operators and maintain flexibility.Successfully complete training modules and ensures others are completing necessary training as required, as well.Perform scrap transactions using a computer (SAP).Set-up, run and maintain the automated machines in the Cuff Department.Read and follow drawings and other related instructional and quality documents related to the product.Operate Calibrated Leak Testing Equipment, plus use calipers and other measuring devices.Perform routine assembly operations like folding, labeling and boxing product.Use SAP, HMI controls &/or PC software to keep the machines operational.Diagnose, fix, or get technical support to take care of faulty operations and/or equipment malfunctions.Offer suggestions for improvements, help to resolve manufacturing issues, and monitor production for manufacturing results.You may package component parts or assemblies for shipment, ensuring protection from potential shipment damage and that all vital parts and instructions are present.Commit to a Zero-Harm workplace and ensure Safety policies are followed. Timely reporting of all safety incidents.Consistently work in a safe manner utilizing personal protective equipment and trained procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of co-workers.Ensure all quality and regulatory policies are carried out by yourself and the team.Visually inspects own and others work for quality of product.Support Baxter Operating System (BOS) functions like leading shift meetings, maintain hour by hour boards, auditing against BOS standards.Maintain department equipment in appropriate working order and ensure that department is clean and adheres to 6 S standards.What You'll BringHigh School Diploma or GED required.2-4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably running automated machines.Leadership experience is a plus.Experience working in a regulated industry is a plus.Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic laboratory techniques and equipment.Exp