Sr Supv, Manufacturing

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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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills,