GPR manager

$104,000 - $143,000/Yr

Baxter International - Cleveland, MS

Full-time - Principal

Cleveland, MS

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Engineer at Baxter plays a crucial role in supporting the facilities, utilities, and building infrastructure at the Cleveland manufacturing campus. This position involves technical support, project management, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, all aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of critical systems that contribute to the company's mission of saving and sustaining lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and other departments for improving plant systems in compliance with FDA and corporate specifications.
• Support critical systems including Distilled Water (WFI), HVAC, fluid systems, and electrical systems.
• Manage facilities/utilities projects from inception through completion.
• Lead the Cleveland site Lean Energy Management Program.
• Assist in implementing reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) for utility systems.
• Ensure compliance with PMs, maintenance documentation, training, quality, safety, and 6S standards.
• Promote a positive and equitable working environment aligned with Baxter's Shared Values.
• Support and emphasize safety and quality commitments within the department.
• Direct resources efficiently and productively.
• Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a GMP (Medical device or Pharmaceutical) facility.
• Experience with HVAC, clean rooms, boiler control room operations, WFI generation, and energy reduction systems.
• Strong communication, administrative, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in MS Office and enterprise-level systems (e.g., Coupa, Maximo, Trackwise).
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to the medical device/pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, and other safety programs.
• Familiarity with Best in Class Methods (Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, FIFO).
• Project management skills with financial tracking and cash flow forecasting capabilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of energy management programs.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and compliance standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement