Production Supervisor - Compounding Isolators (Nights)

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

We are currently recruiting for a Production Supervisor to join our Compounding Isolator department. Here at Baxter, we compound medications classified under broad therapies of Chemotherapy, Nutrition and IV Antibiotics. You will be joining an organisation that saves and sustains lives globally. As Production Supervisor you will lead the busy Isolator Compounding suite through the management of the team leaders and the overall Isolator production team. You will play a crucial role in developing and managing the operational processes to ensure efficiency, productivity and profitability. You will be responsible for leading the team.

This role is Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week. There is flexibility on start/finish time.

We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below;

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employee discount scheme
• Blue light card
• Fantastic internal progression opportunities
• Subsided canteen
• Westfield healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance programme

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a team of production staff to achieve operational goals and strategic objectives.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Isolator suite ensuring team and individual compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process ramp-up and improve performance, ensuring delivery to our patients.
• Analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPI) at management reviews.
• Act as Production Approver for investigations, nonconformance reports, including internal /external auditors and regulators.
• Develops capacity plan for the department and ensures adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Support capacity evaluation for the department and ensures adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Support budget development for the department and ensures adherence to budget.
• Support continuous improvement projects with the objective of achieving quality, reliability, and cost improvements.
• Foster a positive culture and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and employee development.
• Drive results and meet deadlines under a tight timeline and changing priorities.
• Review and approve SOPs, specifications and other quality management system documents as they apply.
• Sets performance standards and drives accountability and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Through the utilization of the ACE check in process, have a focus on team development and succession planning and create a positive, professional and supportive team culture.

Criteria/experience:

• Team Leader experience is essential.
• Proven knowledge of applicable procedures, specifications, regulations and standards.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of consistently meeting results.
• Proven ability to manage/supervise a large and diverse team of employees.
• Proven knowledge or experience in applicable regulations and standards e.g. EU GMP Annex 1 particularly in relation to isolator and VHP technology and aseptic manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Management and Six Sigma is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate teams, make decisions and guide the organization toward operational goals.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing tasks, coordinating resources, and ensuring smooth operations within the organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and facilitate collaboration.
• Acts with Pace, constantly seeking ways to accelerate performance, using data driven decision making.
• Strives for simplicity and has a willingness to embrace lessons learned.

What happens next?

Baxter Talent Acquisition team will review your application (please make sure your up to date CV is attached) and we will be in touch ASAP.

Thank you for your interest in Baxter and we look forward to hearing from you!