Facilities Lead

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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.

YourroleatBaxter

Thisiswhere your expertise helps people

You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to address a project and workhard to find solutions.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Facilities Lead, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivatedbytheopportunityto work in a company that supports innovation, professionaldevelopment, and a purposeful mission.

Your team

We are ateamofinquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborativeenvironment 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.

Our {Engineering Team } isdedicatedto quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

When you join us, you will work with ateamofcommitted 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.

As a Facilities Manager, you will have theopportunitytoleadbyexample, and enjoy mentoring and learningfrom others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunitiestogrowyourcareer as you wish.

Here, you often have the flexibility to work independently. We provide opportunities for you to continue to learn through various training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees.

What you'll be doing

This position is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the Guaynabo facility, grounds, and equipment.Lead and coordinate the activities of Maintenance, Company Fleet, Communications, Security and Facilities to ensure that work/projects are completed within time, cost, and quality constraints; and to ensure efficient daily performance of manufacturing equipment. Perform all duties focusing on optimizing Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. The successful candidate will drive innovation and continuous improvement, able to work independently and closely with facility operations, engineering, and quality groups to resolve issues. This shift is Monday to Friday 8 am – 5 pm. It is customary to provide service on an emergency basis, including overtime, weekends, and during facility shutdowns. Out-of-town travel may be required to attend seminars, and visit equipment vendors or other Baxter facilities.

Identification of resourcing needs and running cost-benefit analysis for decisions regarding facility and energy resources. Identification of cost reduction opportunities through extended parts life, reduce labor cost, and other cost improvement techniques.

Manages equipment and coordinates preventive and planned maintenance as required. Initiate work orders, review current PMs, verify parts are in stock and complete PMs on time.
Support plant wide strategic plan initiatives and projects. Initiate and support capital project processes for all investments for or related to the facility.
Manages housekeeping, company fleet, company cell phone, and security activities across the facility, including liaison with applicable third-party contractors. Maintain inventory of required housekeeping supplies, working with procurement to source supplies, maintain buildings, rest rooms and meeting rooms required by Baxter requirements.
Responsible for pest control program in Baxter Guaynabo.
Serve as primary facility contact for inspections, including hot work permits, facility sprinkler system maintenance, testing and impairment programs, among others. Responsible for audit report responses and coordination of closing associated action items in a timely manner.
Support, review and/ handle non-conformances, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and develop and update SOPs.
Work with landlord, contractors, and vendors to establish and maintain contract service agreements. Negotiates and support procurement to issue and maintain contracts and service agreements for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services.
Evaluate equipment data to ensure manufacturing processes and environments are in control per established frequencies and specifications.
Ensure site complies to Baxter, state and federal health and safety regulations. Ensure continuous operation of facilities and equipment within design parameters to meet regulatory requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

What you'll bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Field and previous experience in related field is preferred.

2 - 3 years of experience as coordinator, GMP environment or building and facility maintenance

Qualifications:

·Fully Bilingual

·Computer literate (Proficient in MS Office excel, Word and PowerPoint)

·Strong interpersonal skills

·Strong Supervisory skills

·Demonstrate initiative and analytical skills

·Strong organizational skills

·Must have excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written, with proven ability to implement changes.

·Team orientation is required to fulfill multifunctional responsibilities.

·Ability to prioritize and manage several ongoing issues, meet deadlines, and communicate with senior management is crucial.

·Knowledge of basic contract and negotiation skills

·Knowledge of plant systems, GMP facility critical systems and building codes is required.

·General working knowledge of applicable quality and regulatory standards and regulations

·Integrity, trust, work ethic, accountability, collaboration, teamwork, and customer focus

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

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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