Sr Supervisor, Facilities & Maintenance

Baxter International Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Hayward, California, is looking for a Supervisor II, Facilities & Maintenance. You will supervise maintenance activities to ensure the efficient functioning of manufacturing equipment while promoting a safe work environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a 2-year degree, prefer a Bachelor's degree, and have at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership skills and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience leading a team.
• Understand mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Familiar with hazardous chemicals and OSHA/EPA/FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance activities in a manufacturing operation.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities using CMMS.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability.
• Manage budgets and oversee outsourcing of maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Mechanical knowledge

Pneumatic equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Education

2-year degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

This is where your 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

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 location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico). 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) and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). 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. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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