Production Supervisor - GMP & Ops Excellence

Baxter; Manor Park; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead multiple manufacturing teams in aseptic compounding across the UK and Ireland. The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement in a Grade A‑D cleanroom environment.

Based at site in Oxfordshire, you will manage end‑to‑end manufacturing operations, mentor team leaders, and ensure safe, compliant production while delivering performance targets in a highly regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Proven people leadership and direct line management experience.
• Experience managing end‑to‑end manufacturing operations in a complex production environment.
• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement, optimisation, or investigations.
• Working knowledge of GMP principles and quality systems.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop team leaders and manufacturing associates to achieve operational excellence.
• Act as a visible leader on the production floor, upholding GMP, safety and performance standards.
• Drive production plan adherence and monitor KPIs with corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering and Logistics to meet business and customer requirements.
• Optimise processes, equipment utilisation and resource efficiency.
• Support investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Skills

People leadership

End-to-end manufacturing

Continuous improvement

GMP compliance

Data-driven decisions

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Baxter is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead multiple manufacturing teams in aseptic compounding across the UK and Ireland. The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement in a Grade A‑D cleanroom environment.

Based at site in Oxfordshire, you will manage end‑to‑end manufacturing operations, mentor team leaders, and ensure safe, compliant production while delivering performance targets in a highly regulated setting.