Maintenance Manager

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Galaxy Maintenance Manager to oversee equipment operations and maintenance in the Galaxy manufacturing cells. The role involves leading a team, implementing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a manufacturing environment and advanced electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting day one

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, including 3 years in management.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six-Sigma tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing daily maintenance across manufacturing cells.
• Lead and manage a team of up to 35 maintenance technicians.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance activities for 100% on-time completion.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Decision Making

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

The Galaxy Maintenance Manager ensures the proper operation and maintenance of all mixing, filling and packaging equipment in the Galaxy manufacturing cells. The manager controls the day-to-day management of people and resources associated with the equipment maintenance organization. Embraces Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), drives a Lean culture and coordinates activities to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The manager spends time managing employees, planning for productivity, and performing quality assurance evaluations. Develops and enforces standard operating procedures, and ensures equipment is kept clean and running properly. Perform all duties with a focus on optimizing safety, quality, service and cost.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for implementing and supervising daily maintenance across multiple manufacturing cells in support of 24/7 operations.
• Lead and manage a team of up to 35 maintenance technicians.
• Coordinates preventative and planned maintenance activities to maintain a 100% on-time completion record.
• Interviews, hires, trains, coaches, motivates, develops, recognizes and manages performance of direct reports.
• Ensures alignment of maintenance priorities and resources to evolving business needs.
• Coordinates with manufacturing and engineering to schedule planned downtime of equipment.
• Assist with spare part analysis and inventory development.
• Assist in the installation, startup and preparation of documentation for new equipment.
• Technically identifies and supports equipment optimization through equipment design improvements, changes to operating procedures and maintenance activities.
• Works directly with engineers to implement corrective actions to eliminate recurrent problems with production equipment.
• Responsible for knowing and following all safety and compliance requirements by maintaining cleanliness and ensuring proper hygiene in work areas at all times.
• Performs written documentation and regulatory record keeping responsibilities as defined in the standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance.
• Identify, initiate and facilitate lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 6S, visual management, kaizen events.

What you'll bring

• A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals.
• Bachelor’s degree required (technical field preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment including minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership/management role.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electro-mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment, including ability to investigate and author NCR and CAPA.
• Experience with aseptic manufacturing preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, decision making, project management and leadership skills.
• Must have knowledge and experience with safety regulations including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Arc Flash, Machine Guarding, etc.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six-Sigma tools, Lean/Six-Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software (Maximo or similar CMMS).
• Experience and aptitude for redesign and modification to enhance equipment performance.
• Experience managing Preventative Maintenance (PM) program and leading continuous improvement initiatives including development of new PMs and optimizing existing PMs.
• Experience implementing and managing TPM program.
• Ability to lead large maintenance projects, complete on time and within budget.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, flowcharts, process and instrumentation diagrams, and/or other technical documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Ability and willingness to expand knowledge and scope in maintenance techniques and new equipment technologies.
• Accountable for onboard training and continuous training of maintenance technicians to increase their knowledge base.
• Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Availability to support equipment maintenance needs for 24/7 operations.

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 $104,000 to $143,000 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.

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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