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The Plastics Supervisor coordinates the manufacturing in the Plastics departments. They monitor the activities of team members and machinery to ensure production of quality product in an efficient manner, consistent with quality standards and specifications. Lead the integration of the Enterprise Management System (EMS) principles. Utilize Baxter’s Shared Commitment’s as a framework to lead their team and help drive a high performing culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for trouble shooting and repairing of equipment

Responsible for all maintenance performed in plastics on shift

Participate in machine improvements/changes and FOC production as required

Organize and schedule effectively in support of production priorities

Monitor plastics area to ensure neat / orderly & Audit Ready Identify areas of improvement and initiate the action plan and or corrective actions

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 preferred

English, Math, Communications

Mechanical and or Electrical aptitude

Experience within a manufacturing operation

Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment trouble-shooting ability.

Practical experience using Lean tools (6S, LSW, VM, DA, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).

3-5 years of manufacturing experience

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 Infinity, EBR and AS400\Kronos.Good working knowledge of SOP’s/specs, blueprints, PCS’s and BOM’sProficiency in trouble shooting automated equipment.

Pay Transparency & Compliance Language

We understand that 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 estimated salary range for this position is $72,080 - $108,120 annually, which reflects base salary as well as estimated target payout under the Management Incentive Compensation Plan. Individual pay will be determined based upon skills, expertise and experience, and the incentive, which is contingent upon company and individual performance outcomes. 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.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position. If you are interviewed for this position, we will advise you within 45 days of the interview as to whether or not you were successful in obtaining the position. Information submitted as part of the job application process will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of submission in accordance with legislative requirements.

As part of our recruitment process, Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitment team

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