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Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your Role
The Supervisor II, Facilities & Maintenance’s primary responsibility is to maintain, improve and control the safe and efficient function of the plant manufacturing and facilities equipment; to establish and manage preventative maintenance systems, schedules, and documentation and to manage all programs pertaining to the areas of safety, quality, cost, and delivery within the department.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supervise maintenance and facilities activities supporting a two-shift, manufacturing operation.
Plan, prioritize, and schedule corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities using the CMMS; ensure accurate documentation, PM execution, and spare parts management.
Develop and maintain PM/PdM programs in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, GMPs, and site quality requirements.
Monitor equipment performance, OEE, downtime, and reliability data; perform root cause analysis and implement actions to improve equipment availability and reliability.
Support CAPA and NCR investigations, utilizing structured root cause analysis tools.
Oversee maintenance of new and existing manufacturing equipment to ensure validated/qualified state and timely return to service.
Manage maintenance budgets, equipment expenditures, purchase orders, and expense forecasting.
Oversee contracted facility services and outsourced maintenance activities.
Lead maintenance staffing activities including scheduling, training, performance management, employee relations, and hiring decisions.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure smooth project transitions into daily operations.
Promote a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment through adherence to safety policies, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
Plan and execute maintenance activities for scheduled shutdowns and plant closures as required.
Deliver excellent customer service through effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
What You’ll Bring
2-year degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must have experience leading a team
Be familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.
Understand the design, installation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment that support a complex manufacturing plant.
Have a thorough knowledge of manufacturing equipment, using blueprints, equipment manuals, specifications, standard operating procedures, and be able to use proper judgment when taking corrective actions during equipment malfunction.
Have working knowledge of hazardous chemicals and their disposal, OSHA, EPA, and FDA requirements.
Must have very strong verbal and written communication skills, documentation practices (cGDPs), be self-motivated and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to update procedures and modify processes to simplify their complexity and improve efficiency.
The physical requirements of this position
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment: Gown, hood, eye glasses, gloves, shoe coverings.
Must be comfortable working in a clean room environment.
Physical requirements: must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day. May need to push or pull no more than 10 pounds. Subject to moderate to high noise levels that may require speaking loudly to be heard.
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 $80,000 - $110,000 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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