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Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Facility Manager, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.

When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

Manage successful completion of projects within boundaries of quality, time and budget. Based on significant technical expertise, reviews and approves complex design concepts. Manage the day to day operations for critical systems and facilities. Provides technical direction to staff. Recognized as an expert by peers and other personnel within the business. Display general understanding of theories/practices of a variety of subject areas. Manage all contracts and relationships with multiple facility services.

• Manage a variety of complex issues in associated projects, plans and schedules project implementation, responsible for defining scope of work for project team.
• Manage, identify, hire, develop and recognize technical staff; the team may include senior level engineers and technicians, provide technical direction.
• Responsible for Pest Control and the Pest Control Program.
• Design new or improved products or process systems.
• Review and approve technical feasibility of complex design concepts and analysis of technologies that incorporate own area of expertise as well as multiple disciplines.
• Review and analyze proposals to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Recommend proposal to management for consideration and allocation of funds. Responsible for preparation of project cost estimates up to multi-million dollar range. Monitors all project expenditures and cost tracking.
• Responsible for policy setting and defining procedures for the staff in accomplishing and documenting projects. Provides input on overall engineering department policy.
• Approve protocols and support documentation (engineering change requests, system change forms, etc.) in order to secure project release. This is a 9technical approver position.
• Proactively and regularly communicate with regions and plants (directly or through marketing) to update development progress and maintain region support.
• Direct all maintenance activities for the critical systems for the facility and all related facility issues.
• 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).
• Perform/lead technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects. Provide manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes.
• Resolves technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines. Provide guidance and troubleshooting assistance as needed during a deviation in the process.
• Represent the company during FDA inspections. Provide information as necessary to FDA that establishes credibility and demonstrates compliance with cGMPs.
• The facility manager is expected to provide guidance, support, direction and leadership through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations for the facility and grounds. Systems such as: potable water and plant air and associated equipment are all supervised by the facility maintenance manager. The manager is responsible for providing oversight and direction to manage routine PM9s and work orders, pest control, packing, trash dock, and laundry room cleaning documentation.
• The facility manager will also be responsible for managing the following contracts and relationships for janitorial services, pest control services, security services, cafeteria services, laundry services, and landscaping services.
• The Facilities manager is also responsible for day to day management of production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities- to meet customer requirements including deadlines and quality standards.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent related experience required. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years facility maintenance experience required.
• Must be well versed in engineering subject areas (e.g. fluid flow, thermodynamics, heat transfer, statics and dynamics, engineering materials). Must possess knowledge of related subject areas.
• Knowledge of GMPs, FDA guidelines, purchasing practices and process validation.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience.
• Ability to design and implement in own area of expertise.
• Be involved in at least one industry interest group.
• Has demonstrated effective supervisory skills.
• 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.
• Facilities manager must be able to coordinate work across numerous departments for areas affected to accomplish tasks required by work orders, follow-up actions, department needs, etc.
• Overtime may be required at times.
• Demonstrated strong organization and planning skills are vital for the successful candidate.

Facilities manager must be willing to be on-call 24/ 7 for any emergency that may arise at the plant related to the facility and grounds.

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

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 - $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. 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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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: