Facility Maintenance Superintendent

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. 

The Facility Maintenance Superintendent position offers an outstanding opportunity to lead and guide the daily tasks of our facilities and critical systems maintenance teams, including external contractors. This role is essential in maintaining smooth operations and meeting GMPs, GDPs, EHS standards, and other applicable regulations. You will also develop and implement capital projects related to infrastructure and essential systems, prioritize tasks, delegate work, and act as a technical resource.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and direction to the staff of a 24-hour / 7-day operation.
• Offer training to personnel for the development of a well-balanced work team.
• Support maintenance staff as needed.
• Develop and implement modifications and improvements to existing equipment/control systems.
• Lead and assist in the procurement and installation of new equipment.
• Lead all aspects of large-scale capital projects, coordinating engineers and ensuring successful implementation.
• Support critical systems, including distilled water, process air, environmental air, HVAC systems, fluid systems, and electrical systems.
• Interact professionally with management, staff, plant personnel, vendors, and outside contractors.
• Develop and maintain spare parts inventory for all areas of responsibility.
• Ensure maintenance conformance with SOPs and specifications.
• Supervise plant/department construction and capital improvement projects.
• Provide resources to ensure the success of plant 6S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Achieve all due dates on assigned projects.
• Align with environmental health and safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as determined by supervision/management.
• Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, SOPs, and cGMP.
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action for any safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues.
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capable of supervising complex maintenance and repair tasks, including machine overhauls.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Preferred experience with HVAC systems, clean rooms, boiler control room operations, WFI generation, energy reduction, and power distribution systems.
• Preferred programming/troubleshooting experience with automation controls, PLCs, HMIs, and facilities/utilities automation systems.
• Project management skills and experience, including Microsoft Project software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Capability to lift up to 30 pounds overhead.
• Capability to bend or stoop, climb ladders, and reach overhead.
• Ability to meet confined space entry requirements and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to work in unfavorable conditions (hot/cold temperatures) and high places.
• Audiometric testing and hearing protection are required.
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods.
• Must meet Baxter Cleveland Visual Acuity requirements.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or Technology or at least 10 years of equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in facilities or critical systems maintenance with leadership responsibilities.

Other Duties as Assigned

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

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 $96,000 - $120,000 annually. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa.

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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