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**Inventory Technician**
**Req #** JR - 060587 **Location** Round Lake, Illinois, United States **Job Category** Maintenance **Date posted** 03/03/2022 **This is where you save and sustain lives**
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**Summary**
The ideal candidate will be responsible for inventory management for maintenance staff for all equipment in the Galaxy Mixing, Filling and Finishing process. The candidate will be responsible for inspecting and receiving purchase order components and managing storage of indirect materials in an inventory system. This includes providing administration and review of maintaining equipment in all areas of the Mix, Fill and Finishing complexes at the Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities. Must become familiar with corporate specifications and plant SOPs governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP. Must adhere to all plant safety rules and direct others in the proper application of plant safety. The successful candidate will drive innovation and continuous improvement, able to work independently and closely with engineering and purchasing. This position will support Galaxy Maintenance staff with scheduling and timely PM completion. This position requires lifting up to 100 pounds on a periodic basis. Walking and traveling between Drug Delivery and Penicillin buildings throughout all seasons.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
An Inventory Technician little supervision to accomplish his/her objectives. This individual looks for ways to improve their knowledge and skill set through additional training. Take a proactive role in safe work practices and lead by example. Point out unsafe conditions and practices to others and support the C2S initiative. **This shift is Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm** Overtime or shift variance may be needed to train and learn from other shifts.
Understand corporate specifications and plant SOPs governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP.
* Work closely with buyer and engineering/drawing team to receive high quality parts that meet specifications
* Read and interpret mechanical schematics
* Recognize machine components and assemblies, including PM completion part kits
* Communicate equipment issues and work status to supervision, manufacturing, and management per the plants Stop and Fix guidelines.
* Review Inventory and Purchase Orders and administrate using the Maximo CMMS system.
* Note in Maximo equipment trends related to the issues and support efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems.
* Solicit help from Lead technicians and engineering assistance when needed.
* Perform all other duties as assigned.
* Adhere to the Baxter Code of Conduct.
* Maintain 100% on time completion of all required training.
**Qualifications**
* Experience with parts management/inventory management systems
* Ability to read & understand electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings.
* 8-Step, Blue/Green/Black Belt Lean, or other training in problem solving
* Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their respective components
* Must be able to work with limited supervision, have strong teamwork and communication skills, both verbally and written, good documentation skills and practices, strong computer skills, customer oriented, work safely and effectively under stressful conditions.
* Skilled in MS Word, MS Excel and Maximo or similar CMMS.
* Desire to broaden knowledge and improve skill level is imperative.
* Organizational skills and drive to standardize key to team culture.
* **A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals** .
**Education and/or experience**
* High school diploma or GED equivalent required, technical certifications a plus
* Associates degree in a technical discipline or above a plus
* 3 or more years manufacturing systems experience preferred
* 2 or more years of manufacturing systems experience with Associates degree
* 1 or more year of manufacturing systems experience with a Bachelors degree
* Prior experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
* Experience with 8-step or Lean problem solving/continuous improvement a plus
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