Equipment Maintenance Supervisor (3rd shift)

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Round Lake, IL is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of mechanics and technicians in supporting operations.

You will oversee shutdowns, ensure GMP, 6S, and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvements using CMMS and preventive maintenance practices. Strong leadership and communication are essential in a manufacturing environment focused on quality and patient care.

Qualifications

• An AAS degree in a scientific or engineering field is required.
• Demonstrated leadership in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance setting.
• Ability to interface with multiple departments and lead effectively.
• Strong prioritization, planning, and troubleshooting skills in a plant environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems including preventive maintenance and CMMS; familiarity with safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a maintenance team of mechanics and technicians.
• Execute shutdowns and other projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Provide direction of resources to meet operational plans and budgets.
• Facilitate training on GMP, troubleshooting, and safety.
• Maintain 6S and quality standards across the area.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

6S

GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

AAS degree in science or engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

This is whereyour 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.

At Baxter, we are passionate about saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Every single day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers- and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to tackle. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to build products with the customer's needs top-of-mind.

What you'll be doing

• Supervise and lead a maintenance team that will include mechanics and technicians to support operations.
• Be responsible for 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 the need arises.
• 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).

What you'll bring

• AAS degree in a scientific or engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent.
• 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. Proven professional writing skills.
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Good assessment and troubleshooting skills (mechanical, electrical, and process) with demonstrated and proven experience and background.
• Solid 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.
• Interact 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.
• 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.

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 $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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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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