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Your Team
As the Sr. Supervisor, Utilities, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for ensuring the reliable and compliant operation of critical site utility systems. You will foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting manufacturing needs and corporate goals. You will serve as a mentor and trusted partner across functions, driving engagement, technical excellence, and operational discipline within the Utilities organization.
What You27ll Be Doing- Supervise Utilities operations personnel and oversee maintenance resources across all shifts.
- Build team capability by identifying required skills and implementing development plans.
- Manage staffing levels and skill mix to meet manufacturing and operational demands.
- Coordinate contractors and contingent workers to support engineering and production goals.
- Develop strong partnerships with external vendors and service providers.
- Ensure reliable operation of utilities systems including steam, power (primary and backup), cooling and chilled water, compressed air, nitrogen, and HVAC.
- Develop and execute maintenance and operations schedules to maximize uptime and efficiency.
- Establish and track KPIs aligned with reliability strategies and world-class maintenance practices.
- Monitor performance using utilities systems to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues to prevent impact to manufacturing operations.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, EPA, OSHA, EQB) and corporate standards.
- Promote Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) practices and report incidents as required.
- Support environmental reporting and permitting processes.
- Ensure adherence to cGMP and quality system requirements through routine inspections and audits.
- Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready facilities and equipment.
- Manage MRO inventory and ensure availability of critical spare parts.
- Develop scopes of work and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support capital projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets and monitor expenses.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and operational records.
- Represent the site in corporate initiatives and cross-functional teams.
- Provide on-call support for emergency situations.
- Perform administrative and additional duties as needed.
What You27ll Bring- Bachelor27s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in an industrial environment.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in utilities operations and maintenance.
- Hands-on knowledge of utilities systems (steam, compressed air, water systems, HVAC, power).
- Familiarity with CAD, FMEA, Six Sigma, and control systems.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EPA, OSHA, EQB).
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical teams.
- Strong collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Certifications such as HAZWOPER, RECRA, DOT, and Wastewater Operator (Level 4 preferred).
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:
