Maintenance Area Lead

Baxters North America, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America, Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking a Maintenance Area Lead to improve site performance through daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities across a designated area.

You will drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime while upholding safety and GMP standards. You will coordinate maintenance tasks for technicians, manage PM content and frequencies, and work with production and support teams to ensure food safety and reliable equipment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and leadership experience.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities within the designated area and coordinate with others.
• Monitor and adjust PM schedules to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment to reduce production interruptions.
• Enforce safety protocols and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain records in CMMS and report area performance.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to ensure food safety and product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Electrical Automation

Job description

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Maintenance Area Lead

Full Time Maintenance Cincinnati, OH, US

Scope of Job:This position is responsible for improving the site’s performance through daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities, within a designated area of the facility, but also cross area or functionally when needed. In addition, this position will drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime while always upholding all safety, quality GMP standards. Coordinating routine maintenance and work assignments for self and others. The individual will be self-motivated to grow their plant knowledge and improve plant performance through their applied levels of contribution.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure use of LOTO, and or personal lock off for all maintenance activities, self and others.
• Assign, coordinate priorities, and monitor maintenance tasks for technicians in the assigned area.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and onward communication for maintenance issues within the area.
• Challenge and seek permission to upgrade PM content for your area, tasks, or frequency.
• Push for deeper technical and area knowledge for yourself and your team.
• Offer your support cross functionally and learn other areas of the factory.
• Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to minimize production interruptions.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Conduct area inspections and report hazards promptly.
• Monitor spare parts and tools availability for assigned area.
• Coordinate with MRO team for timely material replenishment.
• Maintain accurate records in CMMS (work orders, downtime logs, maintenance history).
• Provide daily updates to the Maintenance Supervisor on area performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to ensure food safety and the quality of our products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Highschool diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.

Experience:3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated troubleshooting and leadership and/or coordination experience.

Competencies:Mechanical and Electrical Automation Systems, CMMS Systems, Computer Applications, Production Support, Corrective Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Process Documentation, Mechanical Aptitude, Problem Solving Skills, Technical Skills/Knowledge, Teamwork, Safety Compliance, Strong Communication Skills, Time Management, Proactive, Adaptive, Integrity and Operational Excellence.

Physical Requirements:Requires prolonged standing, squatting, and walking. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.