Operations Support Manager

Baxter International Inc.•Batesville, IN

3d•$112,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits