Maintenance Supervisor II

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter

• Oversee and lead a maintenance team that could include mechanics and technicians to support operations in an area

• Oversee execution of assigned shutdown and / or other projects.

• Ensure compliance as it relates to PMs, maintenance documentation, training, quality, 6s, safety.

• Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results.

• Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area.

• Provide direction of resources in the most efficient and productive manner possible.

• Identify/prioritize/provide resources on a shift to assist the superintendent to meet the annual operational plan and budgetary commitments,

• Facilitate, verify, and even conduct appropriate training for employees in the area (including but not limited to GMP, troubleshooting, maintenance skills, and safety)

• Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.

• Commit to employee feedback and developmental process – support Talent Management goals, conduct recognition and disciplinary action for employees, facilitate employee representation throughout the organization.

• Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, maintenance metrics, safety, and others as needed.

• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles

• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

 Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Demonstrated communication, administrative and strong technical leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment. Solid professional writing skills.

• Ability to prioritize in a manufacturing plant setting.

• Good assessment and troubleshooting skills (mechanical and electrical) with demonstrated and proven experience and background.

• Good digital literacy to include Microsoft Office including Project.

• Proven understanding of maintenance systems to include preventive maintenance and CMMS.

• Ability to understand regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to the medical / pharmaceutical industry and industry in general. Must have experience and knowledge with Lockout / Tagout and other Safety Programs.

• Get along with all levels of personnel to analyze and tackle problems related to equipment but also with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and personnel issues.

• Knowledge of WCM methods (Lean, Six Sigma, and QLP).

• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and department management.

• Have good project management skills and ability to organize many projects and priorities as the need arises.

• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.

• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

What you will bring

• AAS degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 7 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent.

Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

We understand compensation is a significant 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 visible with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $72,000 - $99,000 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 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.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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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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