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Summary:

The Training Team Lead, Finishing is a member of the Manufacturing Training Team reporting directly to the Lead Manufacturing Trainer. This position provides guidance, support, and development for finishing trainers as well as provide support to finishing department personnel and leadership. The Training Team Lead, Finishing working alongside the Lead Manufacturing Trainer will provide oversight to ensure compliance to all regulatory agency regulations and guidelines and to Baxter Standard Operating Procedures. This position fully supports and drives quality operations on the finishing production floor and communicates effectively with finishing trainers, finishing team members, multiple levels of management, and other customer support departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (these are primary responsibilities of the role and the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned):

• Partner with the Lead Manufacturing Trainer to develop training strategies to support Finishing performance objectives
• Oversee the finishing trainer’s day to day activities and facilitate resolution of issues and escalate to Lead Manufacturing Trainer as needed
• Effectively train employees on finishing core curriculum, highly focused on OJT (on the job training)
• Support supervisors in all aspects of the department related to training, (creation and deployment of training policies, processes, and documents, etc.)
• Facilitate personnel allocation discussions with leadership ensuring appropriately trained personnel are completing tasks and opportunity for training and growth is provided
• Assist with creation of training tools/manuals/job aids for operators to enhance performance
• Deliver feedback (and re-training as needed) to team members about their performance in a positive manner that reinforces/supports Baxter’s mission and that fosters teamwork
• Seek feedback from team members to continually improve the training process and program
• Perform real-time documentation review of in-process finishing activities while coaching GDP principles
• Participate on continuous improvement teams
• Ensure personnel are completing training documentation appropriately
• Write, revise and review pertinent documentation as appropriate
• Partner with other departments as necessary to create training programs that reinforce and educate employees on the importance of having a Quality focus in daily work
• Maintain personal qualifications to provide finishing support as needed
• Provide classroom training as needed
• Assist, organize and lead training onboarding of finishing employees
• Partner with Lead Manufacturing Trainer to perform evaluation of finishing trainers

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Qualifications):

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of leadership or training experience preferred
• Knowledge of cGMP and GDP practices required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide effective group and individual training
• Experience in technical writing preferred
• Willingness to build efficiency into training processes and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated desire to continually learn
• Proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships at all levels within an organization
• Ability to mentor members of the finishing training team
• Proficiency in a variety of mathematical disciplines and ability to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Maximo, Trackwise, BaxU, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push/pull heavy wheeled objects (ie: carts, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Utilize applicable personal protective equipment
• Dexterity and physical condition to perform some level of repetitive motion tasks
• Eyesight to ensure effective inspection of equipment and/or filled units (corrective lenses acceptable)
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $41,500 to $120,000. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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