Team Lead; two assigned weekdays
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Production QC/QA, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Location: Skaneateles Falls
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 BaxterThis 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.
WhatYou’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.
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