Distribution & Logistics Supervisor

About this role

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. 

As a Supervisor II, Distribution and Logistics at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will ensure smooth and efficient operations in our medical device distribution environment. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, quality, and team development while maintaining high-performance standards. You will be directly involved in daily operations, applying your expertise to achieve flawless execution and exceed customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Logistics Management

• Review upcoming shipments aligned with customer requirements and collaborate with Manufacturing and Planning to ensure product availability for timely shipment.

• Take full responsibility for warehouse operations from start to finish, covering receiving, storage, picking, shipping, material handling, goods movement, transportation, and inventory management, while maintaining an active hands-on role on the floor.

• Lead and develop a small team of warehouse leads and associates, setting clear expectations, reinforcing accountability, and mentoring for consistent performance.

• Drive performance against warehouse benchmarks including inventory accuracy, cycle count performance, service level, backorders, safety, and compliance.

• Actively work alongside the team to remove barriers, resolve issues, and ensure critical priorities are met—especially during volume spikes or high-risk execution windows.

• Build and sustain strong cross-functional partnerships with Quality, Plant Operations, and Sales to ensure compliance, align material availability, and support service commitments.

Inventory Management • Own inventory accuracy and integrity, including establishing and maintaining cycle count programs, investigating and resolving discrepancies, driving root cause analysis, and ensuring system and physical inventory alignment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve ERP/WMS material transaction issues, ensuring accurate and timely inventory movements.

• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure materials are accurately accounted for.

• Collaborate with purchasing teams to ensure that all materials are accurately ordered and received.

Managing Incoming and Outgoing Shipments • Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including oversight of domestic and international receipts, shipments, and import/export documentation.

• Coordinate the shipping and receiving of medical equipment, ensuring all products are accurately packaged and labeled.

• Lead the shipping and receiving team in completing logistics activities efficiently and effectively.

Quality Control • Maintain compliance with federal medical device regulations and enforce Good Warehousing Practices (GWP) to support quality and regulatory standards.

Documentation and Record-Keeping • Maintain accurate records of logistics activities and prepare reports on logistics performance.

Training and Development • Lead performance feedback and development processes, supporting talent growth, engagement, and retention.

• Offer training and assistance to logistics team members regarding the use and upkeep of medical equipment.

• Ensure training, certification, and compliance readiness for all team members.

Communication and Collaboration • Serve as the primary point of contact for warehouse execution, inventory, and system blocking issues, providing clear communication and data-driven recommendations to leadership.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations to support logistics-related projects and initiatives.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance • Sustain a clean, safe, and audit-ready work environment, reinforcing GPS, 6S, standard work, and inventory rigor.

• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other regulations, acquiring legal compliance training.

Qualifications: • Strong technical knowledge of logistics and supply chain management.

• Proven ability to lead small teams through presence and influence.

• Comfortable working directly on the floor while thinking at a senior level.

• Practical experience with ERP/WPS systems (preferably SAP) and inventory management.

• Ability to operate effectively in a regulated, high-accountability environment.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing logistics equipment and systems.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Frequent lifting of smaller components requiring bending, twisting, and reaching.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the manufacturing facility.

• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.

• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for operating tools.

Work Environment: • Work is primarily conducted in a manufacturing plant setting.

• Adherence to strict safety protocols and regulations.

• Noise levels may be high due to machinery and equipment operation.

• Effective communication and teamwork are essential.

Education and/or Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience combined with over 5 years of advancing leadership roles in warehouse or operations management, including responsibility for inventory co

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