Production Supervisor - Midnights

This is where you save and sustain livesAt 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 lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.The Production Supervisor coordinates the final inspection and packing of the Viaflex product using highly sophisticated automated equipment. They monitor the activities of team members and machinery to fill the required amount of product at the least cost, consistent with quality standards and specifications. The position is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of the equipment and facility in this area. Utilize Baxter’s Shared Commitment’s as a framework to lead their team and help drive a high performing culture.Afternoon & Midnight Shift Supervisors are also responsible for Pour Bottle and OverpouchESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Set-up, adjusts, trouble-shoots and maintains the automated equipment. Supply technical support to employees to resolve quality and equipment issues.Schedule the departmental daily activity to ensure a constant supply of empty sterilizer trucks to the filling department while maximizing their own efficiencies.Improve the effectiveness of all team members by providing documented training, coaching employees during feedback reviews, and daily activities to improve skills, providing recognition for good performance. Also ensures company policies are applied consistently and fairly and takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable behaviors.Identify and implement Value Improvement Projects to reduce product cost or improve quality by monitoring scrap and efficiencies, reviewing results with employees and implementing IDEAs to improve processes.Ensure all activities and products are in compliance with specifications and GMP’s by reviewing all batch records, taking appropriate actions to respond to out of tolerance produce and identifying corrective actions to prevent non-conformances.Maintain the facility and equipment to meet all GMP and 6S requirements.Meet financial commitments by ensuring that the budgeted labour standards are met throughout the year, as well as assisting in establishing budget, production standards and manufacturing expenses for the department for the next year.JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Level: Successful completion of High School or GED, Post Secondary education preferredExperience within a manufacturing operationStrong mechanical aptitude and equipment trouble-shooting ability.Practical experience using Lean tools (6S, LSW, VM, DA, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory/corporate requirements.Previous supervisory experience within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry3 – 5 years of supervisory experience in a GMP regulated manufacturing facility. People Management Experience – people management, coaching and team development skills.Strong communication skills, ability to work with all levels of the organization.Strong ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced, high pressure environment.Self-motivated with the ability to take a leading role in the continuous improvement cycle to reduce cost, and improve product quality in the department.Strong analytical and problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities .Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel & PowerPoint and EBR and GME\DayForce.Good working knowledge of SOP’s/specs, blueprints, PCS’s and BOM’sPlastic PVC bag former using RF(Kiefel/SAPA), Robot(s) knowledge