Team Lead (Saturday and Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm & two assigned weekdays)

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 at Baxter

This is where your leadership helps create life-sustaining products.

As a Team Leader on our Blood Pressure Cuffs manufacturing team, you will play a critical role in supporting production operations and ensuring customer delivery commitments are met. Working closely with production technicians, supervisors, materials planning, quality, and support teams, you will coordinate daily manufacturing activities while leading and developing a team of operators.

In this role, you will serve as the first point of escalation for production issues, provide guidance and coaching to team members, support training initiatives, and drive continuous improvement efforts. You will help maximize productivity, maintain quality standards, and foster a safe, collaborative work environment while supporting the manufacturing of medical devices that make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with strong leadership skills to grow within a regulated, fast-paced production environment. 

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, coordinate, and support daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and direction to production team members.

• Serve as a liaison between employees and supervisors, escalating issues and concerns as needed.

• Support training and cross-training efforts to maintain workforce flexibility and capability.

• Facilitate effective communication regarding production goals, priorities, and operational updates.

• Monitor production schedules and work assignments to ensure production targets are met.

• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and in-process testing to verify product conformance.

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, process sheets, and work instructions.

• Troubleshoot production, equipment, and process-related issues to minimize downtime.

• Work collaboratively with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and other departments to resolve operational challenges.

• Complete and maintain accurate production documentation, including Device History Records (DHRs).

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in Kaizens, problem-solving workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support Lean Manufacturing and Baxter Operating System (BOS) practices.

• Promote a Zero Harm culture by following safety procedures and ensuring a safe work environment.

• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and quality concerns promptly and appropriately.

• Maintain department organization, cleanliness, and adherence to workplace standards. 

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, plus two assigned weekdays. The weekday schedule will be either Monday/Tuesday (1st or 2nd Shift) or Thursday/Friday (1st Shift), based on business needs and candidate alignment. The assigned schedule will be determined at hire and will remain consistent.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment.

• Experience with quality control, production processes, and manufacturing operations.

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.

• Knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements and regulatory compliance standards.

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds; team lifting or lifting equipment required for items over 40 pounds.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds with assistance or proper lifting equipment.

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull materials and equipment.

• Perform repetitive hand and finger movements requiring manual dexterity.

• Possess close visual acuity to inspect products and read work instructions.

• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with moderate to high noise levels while utilizing appropriate PPE. 

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 salary range for this position is $56,000 - $70,000. 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 based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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