Plant Manager

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. 

Your role at Baxter

Responsible for delivering manufactured products and inter-plant services that meet safety, quality, cost and on-time delivery goals in support of associated business objectives. Accountable for planning, organizing and controlling the manufacturing and support activities at the site to produce quality products on time and competitively in compliance with regulatory requirements. Drive manufacturing standardization and process improvements at resident sites, other sites doing similar work, and manufacturing operations upstream/downstream of site to achieve network optimization. Continuously develop and upgrade talent at site to meet growing demands of business. Support requests to assist in recovery or transformational efforts at other plants throughout network.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding plant financial goals and key operating performance targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Responsible for plant’s compliance with all regulatory policies. Determine plant policies consistent with corporate requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement of site operations through a formal program, resources, metrics, and accountability.

• Responsible for recruiting, selecting, and motivating leaders to lead the various aspects of the operation. Assess, develop, and manage top talent to engage and retain team members and meet business objectives. Assess key strengths and skill gaps of the talent pipeline. Lead, motivate and coach direct reports to do the same.

• Report on operational performance monthly and take actions to address misses. Establish communication operation mechanism to keep senior leadership informed of both leading and lagging performance and act to address.

• Create a culture within the plant to maintain compliance with Environment, Health & Safety requirements, and a zero-harm workplace.

• Interact regularly with senior management on matters concerning functional areas and/or customers.

• Frequently interact with other plant managers and technology groups within the Corporation and contract vendors outside the Corporation.

• Develop and own three-year site capital plan and drive execution to support ongoing business as well as expansion opportunities.

• Liaise with Global Procurement for optimization of raw material suppliers, supplier score card measures and action plans, and cost reduction goals. Liaise with R&D to support new product development plans and ensure adequate support of NPD program to achieve target launch dates.

• Direct the development and establishment of essential technical manufacturing processes to accommodate the introduction of new products into the facility. Ensure use of standard equipment and processes as defined by the corporate engineering group.

• Partner with commercial team on developing portfolio life cycle management program

What you'll bring

• Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field required. Graduate degree (MBA) preferred.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in manufacturing function(s) and 2 years’ experience in plant manufacturing operation of a facility.

• Ability to travel.

• Willingness to relocate (relocation within region at a minimum

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 $152,000 - $209,000 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, commission, and/or long-term incentive. 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.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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

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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: 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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