Mgr, Operations Enhanced Compounding in Thetford

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 we make life-saving products. You have deep knowledge of and experience with manufacturing processes. You understand the importance of building relationships, establishing order, and maintaining clear communication channels. As an Operations Manager, you are a leader who is willing to listen and inspire others by your actions. You also appreciate the stability of a large multinational company with a long history of growth and success. Your team is an extension of your family, and you know how to support them as individuals while helping them achieve results as a team.

Your role as an Operations Manager positions you to be directly involved in the physical production that enables Baxter to fulfil our mission to save and sustain lives. You run the line between meeting production timelines and making quality products. As a manager, you are the trusted critical connection between the business and the workers on the floor.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to tackle. The high-calibre talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind. We build relationships with each other to get work done. As a multidisciplinary environment, we are always learning from others and exchanging ideas. This means we are open to new opinions and encourage Baxter employees always to be their authentic selves and celebrate our various backgrounds.

A manufacturing facility is a high-energy environment with little downtime. We have robust processes that ensure our employees are safe and healthy—both mentally and physically. We pride ourselves on being top of the line regarding cleanliness and safety.

Brand-new department. Groundbreaking technology. A chance to shape the future. We’re making a major investment in innovation: launching a pioneering, purpose-built compounding department in Thetford. This is not business as usual. We’re introducing semi-automation to transform productivity, reduce manual processes, and lead the way in compounding excellence where you will be providing patients with lifesaving chemotherapy and antibiotics. Now all we need is you — a leader ready to take the reins.

What you'll be doing:

• As our new Operations Manager, you’ll build and lead a brand-new team in a highly regulated GMP environment.
• You’ll be the engine behind our operational processes, collaborating across functions, developing capacity plans, and ensuring we meet the highest regulatory standards.
• Leadership of day-to-day compounding operations.
• Cross-functional collaboration with QA, engineering, and supply chain.
• Capacity planning and resource optimization.
• Continuous improvement projects (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Budget and financial performance.
• Building a strong, high-performing team from the ground up.

What you'll bring:

• Leadership experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices or FMCG (GMP is a must!).
• Passion for process improvement and operational excellence.
• A leader able to motivate and drive a team.
• Financial acumen and strong analytical mindset.
• A team-first mentality and the vision to make things happen under tight deadlines.

You’ll be joining a collaborative culture, working alongside two other credible Operations Managers from different areas within the unit, and shaping a department from scratch, with brand-new equipment and a strong leadership team behind you.

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• High importance is placed on work-life balance.

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, then apply today. We can't wait to hear from you!