Manufacturing Trainer
Baxter International
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About this role
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
Assists Manufacturing Leadership in maintaining and delivering training programs for manufacturing personnel while supporting daily manufacturing operations. This position partners with Manufacturing Leads to perform administrative and operational activities, including changeovers, batch folder reviews, labor reporting, training documentation, and production support to help ensure compliance, quality, and production objectives are met.
What You'll Be Doing
Coordinates and delivers new hire training, as well as training associated with new materials, processes, and document revisions. Generates training requirement reports and coordinates training activities to ensure completion metrics and compliance targets are achieved. Maintains and administers employee training records to ensure certifications, qualifications, and skill matrices reflect current manufacturing practices. Partners with the Quality team to communicate quality alerts and reinforce quality awareness throughout the manufacturing organization. Maintains training systems and records to reflect personnel changes, including transfers, leaves of absence, and separations. Supports the development and implementation of training effectiveness measures to evaluate employee learning, engagement, and operational performance. Performs routine reviews of manufacturing processes to identify procedural gaps and coordinate retraining or corrective actions as needed. Assists Manufacturing Leads with administrative and operational activities, including product changeovers, batch record reviews, labor reporting, and line support functions. Uses approved sanitization procedures as part of the gowning process when entering controlled manufacturing environments. Demonstrates strong manual dexterity while performing assembly operations and handling components, tools, and materials with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Exercises care and precision when handling products, materials, and equipment to minimize damage, defects, and material waste. Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and work instructions to maintain a safe work environment. Maintains a regular on-site presence to effectively perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Properly utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gowns, eye protection, face protection, shoe covers, and gloves. Maintains flexibility to work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed to support manufacturing operations and business requirements.
What You'll Bring
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts, listen effectively, remain open to new ideas, and adapt to changing situations. Demonstrated ability to guide, motivate, and influence others in a team environment. Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and challenging situations. Actively listens, seeks clarification when needed, and responds appropriately to questions. Effective presentation skills with the ability to participate and contribute in group meetings and training sessions. Ability to communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and