Lead Hand, Filling - Weekend Night shift

Summary of Responsibilities

We are currently looking for an energetic, hard‑working Lead Hand to work a part‑time permanent position on our Weekend night shift (Friday to Sunday 23:00-11:00, Saturday to Sunday 23:00-11:00 & Sunday 19:00-23:00) at our Alliston facility.

The Viaflex Lead Hand is responsible for coordinating the Viaflex Filling department, optimizing output while maintaining all quality and safety standards. The Lead Hand will monitor the activities of team members and machinery to ensure production of quality product in a safe and efficient manner. This position involves considerable hands‑on equipment troubleshooting, repair, set‑up, changeover and line operation.

In addition the Viaflex Lead Hand will perform Filling Operator/MH duties on a regular basis. Due to the nature of our business, Baxter follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) which requires our employees to focus on cleanliness and contamination control. Other aspects of GMP that must be observed are no makeup or jewelry in the production areas.

• Coordinate the operation of the Viaflex Filling department (including creating the rotation schedule, communicating with Supervisors, Mixers and team members on possible delays, and coordinating materials from the warehouse).
• Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments and repairs as required.
• Responsible for escalating safety, quality, and production issues as appropriate, including executing initial quality investigations (data gathering) and safety reports.
• Ensure all SOPs, GMPs and safety rules are followed.
• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of E  tasks for FOB/EOB and that tasks are approved.
• Prepare for batch and line set up and oversee cleaning and sanitization.
• Train operators and provide feedback to Supervisor.
• Help in the execution of scrap/cost reduction projects.
• Perform Filling, MH, QA/RK duties on an as‑needed basis.
• Support EMS implementation, maintain the department 6S condition and participate in the IDEAS program.

• High School diploma or GED (proof will be requested).
• 3 – 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with in a manufacturing operation with strong mechanical aptitude and equipment trouble‑shooting ability.
• Practical experience using Lean tools (6S, LSW, VM, DA, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
• People 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.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel & PowerPoint and Infinity, E  and AS400/Kronos.
• Good working knowledge of SOPs/specs, blueprints, PCS’s and BOM’s.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Leadership skills.
• Great Attendance.
• Troubleshooting experience.

The position has a pay rate of $36.10 an hour. You may also be entitled to a shift premium for all shift premium eligible hours which will be included in your bi‑weekly pay. Shift premium pay is subject to change and is at the sole discretion of the Company.

For questions about pay philosophy and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.