Compounding Production Lead

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.

The Role: Compounding Production Lead

A great opportunity has become available for a Full Time, Permanent position to join the ANZ Compounding Operations team, reporting directly to the Compounding Manager.

Based in our Canning Vale site in Perth you will be responsible for the organization of production according to demand and quality standards. While looking for ways to optimize current production procedures, the ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of production procedures and will ensure the smooth and cost-effective flow of production operations.

Shift Timing:

Monday to Friday, availability from beginning until end of production and rotated with Manager and other senior staff as necessary. Candidates must have flexibility to perform duties outside of hours where required

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient allocation of resources to manage production volumes effectively, minimise overtime and maintain optimal workflow throughout the compounding process.
• Roster ownership 
• Responsibility for day-to-day workflow, including supervision of Flow Controllers and Session Controllers (where applicable)
• Drive process improvement and efficiency programs, including increasing productivity
• Conduct regular needs analysis and identify gaps in labour resources equipment, or processes.
• Participates in all aspects of production, to focus on broader operational needs
• Proactively engage in daily operational reviews, both in morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) to asses and present production needs and any operational challenges.
• Regularly reporting back to Pharmacy Manager (if appropriate) daily,
• Organise monthly Session controller meetings to monitor and enhance performance levels.
• Regular and pro-active customer contact regarding delivery timeframes or production issues to ensure customer expectations are met
• Problem solving – collaboration with customer service
• Resolving delivery issues -collaborating with the dispatch team
• Ensure quality and EHS standards and procedures are being maintained 
• Initial point of escalation for quality issues or complaints
• Accountable for maintaining strong working relationships with employees, Team Leaders and customers through effective, regular and appropriate communication 
• Be part of leadership team developing and driving a positive team culture 
• Ensure Training metrics are on track by scheduling training and balancing the day to meet operational needs
• Providing feedback to Team Leaders on individual performance when required
• Foster a culture of accountability and ownership
• Direct reports: Managing production focus roles which can include SCs, dispatch co ords, stock controllers

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Relationship building, internal and external
• Knowledge of the Code of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Demonstrated sound leadership qualities
• Proven effective communication skills
• Proven ability to make decisions based on sound professional judgement
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure 
• Demonstrated success in a role that requires significant prioritising, organising and multi-tasking
• Ability to articulate understanding of, and commitment to, continuous improvement
• Understand reporting systems
• Production Data Analysis
• Power BI Automation
• Organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills
• Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.
• People leadership advantageous

Qualifications:

• Relevant production experience and demonstrated understanding of Pharmacy Service operations at a site level

Apply today and experience a career that matters! Applications close 20th of March 2025.

Why Baxter?

At Baxter ANZ, we are focused on being a Best Place to Work where our people can be their authentic self, feel valued and respected.  We are committed to a culture where all employees can collaborate and work together effectively.  Relationships are a key component in how we operate in Baxter and we share the common traits of being reliable, ethical, caring, having empathy, actively listening to our colleagues as well as being open minded to new ideas and perspectives. Baxter is an organisation that makes inclusion and diversity a priority and that seeks to promote and improve gender equality in the workplace.

We are proud to be recognised among the top 120 companies for the seventh consecutive year as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for delivering support structures for working families; stronger actions to address pay inequalities; and strategic recruitment and promotion practices that help to encourage the full participation of women at work. We are also pleased to be the winner of the 2021 & 2019 Women in MedTech Champion Company Award. 

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