Equipment Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Equipment Maintenance Manager ensures the proper operation and maintenance of all mixing, filling and packaging equipment in the Galaxy manufacturing cells. The manager controls the day-to-day management of people and resources associated with the equipment maintenance organization. Embraces Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), drives a Lean culture and coordinates activities to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The manager spends time managing employees, planning for productivity, and performing quality assurance evaluations. Develops and enforces standard operating procedures, and ensures equipment is kept clean and running properly.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and supervising daily maintenance across multiple manufacturing cells in support of 24/7 operations.
• Lead and manage a team of up to 35 maintenance technicians.
• Coordinates preventative and planned maintenance activities to maintain a 100% on-time completion record.
• Interviews, hires, trains, coaches, motivates, develops, recognizes and manages performance of direct reports.
• Ensures alignment of maintenance priorities and resources to evolving business needs.
• Coordinates with manufacturing and engineering to schedule planned downtime of equipment.
• Assist with spare part analysis and inventory development.
• Aid in the installation, startup and preparation of documentation for new equipment.
• Technically identify and support equipment optimization through equipment design improvements, changes to operating procedures and maintenance activities.
• Work directly with engineers to implement corrective actions to eliminate recurrent problems with production equipment.
• Responsible for knowing and following all safety and compliance requirements by maintaining cleanliness and ensuring proper hygiene in work areas at all times.
• Perform all duties with a focus on optimizing safety, quality, service and cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment including electro-mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership/management role.
• Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals.
• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment, including ability to investigate and author NCR and CAPA.
• Experience with aseptic manufacturing preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, decision making, project management and leadership skills.
• Must have knowledge and experience with safety regulations including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Arc Flash, Machine Guarding, etc.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six-Sigma tools, Lean/Six-Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage maintenance operations, including large projects, technician training, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive equipment reliability through PM/TPM programs, continuous improvement, and equipment modifications.
• Interpret technical documentation (mechanical/electrical drawings, P&IDs) and support advanced maintenance activities.
• Demonstrate adaptability and urgency in a 24/7 environment, with proficiency in CMMS tools (e.g., Maximo) and evolving maintenance technologies.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting, decision making, project management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience with safety regulations including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Arc Flash, Machine Guarding, etc.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six-Sigma tools, Lean/Six-Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Proficiency in CMMS tools (e.g., Maximo).
• Evolving maintenance technologies.

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 $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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 - $143,000 annually.

Schedule

This position may be eligible for a flexible schedule.