Production Team Lead

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 Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

A Production Team Lead oversees daily manufacturing operations by coordinating activities across departments to maintain a smooth workflow. They support new product development, ensure proper inventory at each workstation, and manage nonconforming materials.

Your Team

Nestled in the scenic hills of Southeastern Indiana, Batesville is more than a great place to live—it’s home to Baxter’s thriving facility, where purposeful work meets a supportive community. Since 1956, our 765,000 sq. ft. site has grown to over 700 employees united by a mission: to save and sustain lives. Here, you’ll find a culture built on ethics, care, and collaboration, where diversity of thought and professional growth are valued. From hospital beds and mattresses to vital sign monitoring solutions, our products reach patients worldwide, contributing to a Value of Production of $262.9M. At Baxter, your time and talent matter—because every role helps deliver life-saving innovations to those who need them most.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain coordination among departments to ensure smooth, uninterrupted flow of work
• Assist in the development of new product.
• Check inventory at each station to ensure they have the correct parts to perform the job.
• Process nonconforming material and manage the nonconforming material cage
• Participate in project initiatives to improve product quality and manufacturing process. Recommend corrective or preventive action to assure or improve product quality or reliability. Assist in the implementation of corrective action on product and process failures.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies into production through use of Kaizen tools
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and good manufacturing procedures; Report any issues related to manufacturing performance, process and safety to the team lead in order to ensure safety, compliance with regulations and GMPs.
• Review all documentation for completeness, accuracy and compliance with procedures. Update job instructions.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a specific technical field or product area.
• Excellent communication skills: speak, read, write
• Experience working with Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Perform and influence in cross-functional team environments and communicate effectively with others
• Prioritize and multi-task
• Work with minimal supervision alone or in a group
• Analyze and tackle difficult technical problems
• Actively resolve issues and participate in process improvement activities
• Make quick, effective decisions

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $54,400 - $68,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For quest