Team Leader, Warehouse

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 The Team Leader, Warehouse at Baxter plays a pivotal role in supporting the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring that all activities are conducted efficiently and effectively. They are responsible for supporting supervisors in leading and coordinating the activities of warehouse division, fostering a collaborative team environment, and driving performance to meet operational goals. The Team Leader, Warehouse will also focus on training, quality control, inventory management, and compliance with safety regulations. What You'll Be Doing : Coordinate the activities of warehouse associates to ensure efficient and effective operations. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members. Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and performance expectations. Identify training needs and facilitate ongoing development opportunities for team members, including cross-training and skill enhancement. Assist in the onboarding and training of new employees, ensuring they understand warehouse procedures and safety protocols. Monitor employee performance and provide constructive feedback to support individual growth and career advancement. Collaborate with the Warehouse Supervisor to implement operational strategies and achieve performance targets. Assist in the planning and execution of daily work assignments, ensuring optimal resource allocation and workflow efficiency. Support inventory management activities, including receiving, storing, and distributing materials in compliance with company policies. Monitor the quality of incoming and outgoing products, ensuring compliance with company standards and specifications. Implement and enforce quality control procedures to minimize errors and defects. Assist in managing inventory levels, conducting regular audits, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Identify and address inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions as needed. : Perform SAP transactions to update inventory records, track stock levels, and generate reports on inventory status and performance metrics. Train staff on proper SAP transactions to maintain accurate inventory levels. Proactively contributes to zero harm in the workplace for all employees by complying with legal and corporate (EHS) Environmental Health & Safety requirements, safe work practices, and EHS policies and procedures consistently. Report all hazards, near misses and incidents as soon as practicable and participate in identifying actions to prevent harm from occurring to our people and/or our environment. Employees at every level are responsible for quality (GMP), Good Manufacturing Processes and regulatory performance in the department to ensure quality program compliance. Ensure compliance with government FDA regulations, legal documents and safety and ethical standards, obtaining legal compliance training. Maintain accurate records of team performance, inventory levels, and operational metrics. Assist in generating reports for management on warehouse activities, including productivity, safety incidents, and training progress. Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement best practices to optimize inventory management and reduce waste. Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization, motivating employees to pursue professional development opportunities. Operate all powered industrial trucks (PIT) equipment (man lifts, electric pallet jacks, forklifts) Load and unload materials to/from storage areas Conduct assessments to identify training needs and gaps in knowledge among employees. Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions for new hires and existing employees that fosters a collaborative and productive team environment, promoting best practices in stockroom operations. Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to employees, ensuring they understand and can apply best practices in material handling. What You'll Bring Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Proficiency in inventory management systems and software. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education or relevant certifications preferred. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management, preferably in the medical device or healthcare industry. Proven experience in managing stockroom operations, conducting quality assurance checks, and maintaining inventory records. Required certifications: OSHA 10 mandated training required within first 90 days of role. Certified Train the Trainer in stockroom procedures and safety protocols required within first 90 days of role. Certification to train and operate all Class I, Class II and Class III equipment in department. 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 $52,800 - $72,600 annually. The estimated salary is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upo