Operations Support Manager

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your role at Baxter

This is where you make an impact through large-scale operational ownership and decision-making.

As the Property, Fleet and Service Operations Manager, you will lead enterprise programs across property management, fleet operations, regulatory compliance, and service support. You will oversee programs supporting more than 1,400 field service employees across North America, ensuring consistent execution, cost control, and compliance with regulatory standards.

This role operates as a key partner across Finance, Real Estate, Sourcing, Legal, and Field Operations, influencing strategy and executing high-impact initiatives.

Your team

You will be part of the Service Operations organization, working across Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Sourcing, HR, Compliance, and Field Leadership.

You will lead a team responsible for facilities, fleet, medical compliance, and service operations programs supporting 135+ locations and field-based teams across the U.S. and Canada.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and negotiate approximately 50 lease transactions annually, including renewals, amendments, and new agreements
• Manage facilities and lease portfolio across 135+ sites with annual budget oversight exceeding $10M
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and geographic site selection using business and location data
• Ensure regulatory compliance for 900+ drivers and 700+ service vehicles (DOT, HOS, ELD, GeoTab)
• Oversee fleet lifecycle management including procurement, maintenance, deployment, and asset retirement with budget responsibility exceeding $10M
• Administer medical compliance programs (e.g., TB, HepB) for 1,500+ employees, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory adherence
• Manage uniform and safety shoe program supporting 1,500+ employees, including vendor contracts and ~$300K annual budget
• Produce operational reporting and financial analysis including budgeting, forecasting, and variance tracking

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• 7+ years of experience in operations, real estate, fleet management, or related disciplines
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar operating and capital budgets
• Experience negotiating contracts, leases, and vendor agreements
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to fleet operations (DOT, HOS, ELD)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

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 $112,000 to $154,000 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. 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.

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.

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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