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.

About Baxter’s Cleveland, MS Facility:

Cleveland’s technology and automation are cutting edge. It is the U.S. sole source for plastic pour bottles, glass IV, and various reconstitution devices. This facility has a number of major product lines with a diverse array of automated manufacturing technologies ranging from bottle solution filling, injection molding, and device assembly.

Our Cleveland plant has been an integral part of Baxter for over 60 years. The work is challenging and rewarding, as Baxter offers competitive compensation and benefits. 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.

Summary

Manage and coordinate the activities of maintenance organization to insure efficient daily performance of manufacturing equipment. Monitor and control labor and capital expenditures. Perform all duties with a focus on optimizing safety, quality, service and cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and supervising daily maintenance activities in the production, critical utilities and facility areas. Coordinates preventive and planned maintenance activities as required.
• Interviews, hires, trains, coaches, motivates, develops, recognizes and manages performance of direct reports.
• Leads projects to support evolving business needs.
• Participates in the decision to purchase new equipment.
• Research, assess and give input to proposal for capital projects and new technology and equipment installations.
• Lead site energy management programs.
• Ensure team members' adherence to all safety and compliance requirements.
• Ensure execution and documentation of effective and appropriate equipment maintenance.
• Identify, initiate and facilitate lean manufacturing activities and initiatives, such as 6S, visual management, kaizens. Track KPIs and identify continual improvements such as downtime reduction and scrap reduction.
• Develop, implement and maintain business processes, standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Provide technical expertise and resources, collaborating with other functions in the facility.
• Maintains network to local and regional maintenance companies and equipment suppliers to support the facility's maintenance needs.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software such as JDE/SAP. Experience with CMMS – computerized maintenance management systems required. Proficiency with Maximo preferred.
• Proven track record of driving continual Improvement in Safety and quality.
• Experience and aptitude for redesign and modification to enhance equipment performance.
• Ability to modify or develop control logic to enhance equipment performance.
• Strong troubleshooting and project management skills.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical drawings, flowcharts, and/or other drawings of a technical nature.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency and motivate team to do the same.
• Ability and willingness to expand knowledge and scope in maintenance techniques and new equipment technologies.
• 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. Must be able to set clear goals and expectations and drive accountability throughout department.
• Availability to support plant's hours of operation and be on call as required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required (Engineer or Technical degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in a GMP regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Management/leadership experience required.
• Experience with CMMS – computerized maintenance management systems required.
• Proficiency with Maximo preferred.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $80,000 to $180,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

A Career That Matters

Baxter’s employees are united in a mission to save and sustain lives. We are passionate about applying scientific innovation to meet the needs of the millions of people worldwide who depend on our medically necessary therapies and technologies. We focus on increasing access to healthcare, innovating in crucial areas of unmet need, and pursuing creative collaborations that bring our mission to life for patients every day.

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.

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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.

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.

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