Logo of Huzzle

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor II

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Asheville

AI generated summary

  • You need an AAS in a relevant field, 7+ years in industrial maintenance, strong communication and leadership skills, troubleshooting ability, project management expertise, and knowledge of safety guidelines.
  • You will lead a maintenance team, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, manage training, oversee projects, and maintain metrics while fostering a positive work environment.

Requirements

  • AAS degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 7 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated communication, administrative and strong technical leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments, and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment. Solid professional writing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
  • Good assessment and troubleshooting skills (mechanical and electrical) with demonstrated and proven experience and background.
  • Good computer skills to include Microsoft Office including Project.
  • Solid understanding of maintenance systems to include preventive maintenance and CMMS.
  • Ability to understand regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to the medical / pharmaceutical industry and industry in general. Must have experience and knowledge with Lockout / Tagout and other Safety Programs.
  • Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to equipment but also with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and personnel issues.
  • Knowledge of WCM methods (Lean, Six Sigma, and QLP).
  • Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and department management.
  • Have good project management skills and ability to organize many projects and priorities as required.
  • Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.
  • Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead a maintenance team that could include mechanics and technicians to support operations in an area
  • Oversee execution of assigned shutdown and / or other projects.
  • Ensure compliance as it relates to PMs, maintenance documentation, training, quality, 6s, safety.
  • Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results.
  • Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area.
  • Provide direction of resources in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
  • Identify/prioritize/provide resources on a shift to assist the superintendent to meet the annual operational plan and budgetary commitments.
  • Facilitate, verify, and even conduct appropriate training for employees in the area (including but not limited to GMP, troubleshooting, maintenance skills, and safety)
  • Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.
  • Commit to employee feedback and developmental process – support Talent Management goals, conduct recognition and disciplinary action for employees, facilitate employee representation throughout the organization.
  • Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, maintenance metrics, safety, and others as needed.
  • Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
  • Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor II at Baxter?

The primary responsibility is to direct the daily activities of a maintenance team, ensuring manufacturing goals and compliance with current good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and other regulations are met.

What qualifications are required for this position?

AAS degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 7 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent is required.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have strong technical leadership skills, experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, knowledge of maintenance systems including preventive maintenance and CMMS, and familiarity with safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout.

How does Baxter support employee development and training?

Baxter emphasizes employee development through training in areas such as GMP, troubleshooting, maintenance skills, and safety, and provides opportunities for recognition and disciplinary action to foster a supportive working environment.

What type of work environment will the supervisor be managing?

The supervisor will manage a team in a manufacturing environment that focuses on creating quality, life-saving products while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational commitments.

Is experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies necessary for this position?

Yes, knowledge of World Class Manufacturing methods, including Lean, Six Sigma, and QLP, is preferred.

What benefits are offered to employees from day one?

Employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 160 hours of paid time off and holidays, a 401K match, employee stock purchase program, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

What skills are important for an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor II?

Important skills include strong communication and administrative abilities, good assessment and troubleshooting skills, project management skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office including Project.

What does the salary range look like for this position?

The estimated base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, and market data.

How does Baxter ensure equal employment opportunities?

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Saving and Sustaining Lives

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1931
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world. We believe every person — regardless of who they are or where they are from — deserves a chance to live a healthy life, free from illness and full of possibility. At the intersection of progress and purpose is where we are redefining what it means to be a global medtech leader. It is where we are relentlessly pursuing healthcare transformation, fueled by our compassion for patients and providers and the challenges they face. It is where bold ideas meet the promise for meaningful change in the world around us. We are there, at every step of the journey, to help clinicians deliver the best care possible.

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage is available for employees and eligible family members. Employees can choose from a variety of medical plan options, balancing cost and features that best meet their needs.

  • Dental Coverage is offered separately from medical coverage, so employees may elect one without electing the other. Employees have a choice of dental plan options and coverage is also available for eligible family members.

  • Baxter provides Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Basic Long-Term Disability and Business Travel Accident insurance at no cost to employees immediately upon hire.

  • Paid Time Off of 20 to 35 days based on length of service. Flexibility to manage your time off and use your days as you choose (vacation, personal, sick all combined into one “pool of days”).

  • Paid Parental Leave provides 12 weeks of paid time off for new mothers and fathers.