Service Operations Manager
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
In this role you will provide direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and daily direction for a multi-site (geographically disbursed) staff. Overall responsibility for training and performance in the areas of safety, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, achievement of key performance metrics and following all SOPs and work instructions for a technical and customer service focused team.
Job description
Your Role at Baxter
In this role you will provide direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and daily direction for a multi-site (geographically disbursed) staff. Overall responsibility for training and performance in the areas of safety, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, achievement of key performance metrics and following all SOPs and work instructions for a technical and customer service focused team.
What you'll be doing
- Provide direct supervision, leadership, and coaching for a multi-site staff (7 to 28 non-exempt and exempt associates) recruiting, hiring, training and developing associates.
- Perform all personnel-related activities, including hiring, disciplining, developing, coaching, providing work performance evaluation, and termination.
- Establish reputable working relationships with sales colleagues, as well as with other departments, external customers and suppliers to ensure strategic cross-functional cooperation and success.
- Conduct biannual/annual performance reviews to ensure performance expectations are set, supervised and executed.
- Achieve operational results achieving all key performance metrics in the areas of safety, development, customer satisfaction, operations improvements and cost containment to reassess priorities and realign goals.
- Develop key project plans to justify personnel and equipment requirements and execute to completion.
- Achieve financial results driving profitability in service revenue through the efficient execution of service resources to complete contract terms and conditions.
- Direct responsibility for Fee for Service (FFS) generation and meeting set targets while assisting in service revenue retention through the compliance of service contract performance to plan and renewal based on performance and value of service provided.
- Meet or exceed customer satisfaction through related metrics such as elapsed time, open calls, capital contract compliance, 24-hour repairs, etc.
- Partner to develop and present quarterly business reviews to customers.
- Ensure compliance by demonstrating, instructing and monitoring of all federal, state, and local regulations and company policies while supervising to ensure the implementation of all continuous improvement opportunities for all operational processes and standards.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 5+ years progressive supervisory experience (related industry preferred).
- Ability to travel overnight and up to 50% within the geographic assigned area.
- Proficient digital literacy in Microsoft Office.
- Proven competence in presenting vision and aligning staff's performance while establishing goals and standards to coach, develop, recognize and reward.
- Demonstrated ability in building customer relationships, working as a team player, and following-up and following through.
- Frequently works in environments where biohazards could be present, i.e. Hospitals, Service Centers, and Depots.
- Must wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 5+ years progressive supervisory experience
- Related industry experience preferred
- Ability to travel overnight and up to 50% within assigned area
- Proficient digital literacy in Microsoft Office
- Proven competence in presenting vision and aligning staff performance
- Demonstrated ability in building customer relationships
- Team player with follow-up and follow-through
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Benefits
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.