Supervisor, Production

Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders, Deputy Team Leaders and manufacturing associates to achieve operational excellence.

Act as a visible leader on the production floor, setting high standards for GMP compliance, safety and performance.

Drive production plan adherence and monitor key operational KPIs, implementing actions to address challenges and improve results.

Collaborate closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering and Logistics teams to ensure manufacturing activities meet business and customer requirements.

Optimise manufacturing processes, equipment utilisation and resource efficiency.

Support investigation activities, including deviations, complaints and root cause analysis, ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implemented.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives and change control activities that enhance operational performance while maintaining compliance.

Ensure adherence to GMP, regulatory, corporate and environmental, health and safety requirements.

Support audit readiness and actively participate in internal, corporate and regulatory inspections.

Maintain, update and create operational procedures and documentation.

Recruit, develop and retain talent while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture.

Provide cover for the Unit or Operations Manager when required, including participation in leadership meetings.

Essential Experience

• Proven people leadership and direct line management experience.
• Experience managing end-to-end manufacturing operations within a complex production environment.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement, optimisation or investigational projects.
• Working knowledge of GMP principles and quality systems.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Experience using data and KPIs to drive operational decision-making and performance improvement.

Preferred Experience

• Pharmaceutical, chemical, industrial, process manufacturing or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience working within cleanroom environments.
• Degree in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

We're looking for a leader who:

• Inspires and motivates teams to deliver exceptional results.
• Communicates confidently and effectively at all levels.
• Makes sound, risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Thrives on solving problems and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships and works collaboratively.
• Manages priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Handles conflict constructively and promotes positive team dynamics.
• Respects and values diversity, inclusion and different perspectives.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a critical manufacturing operation. You'll lead talented teams, influence operational strategy, and play a key role in delivering products that support patients across the UK and Ireland, while developing your own leadership and technical expertise in a highly regulated environment.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities…