Operations Manager
Req # JR - 032367 Location Thetford, England Job Category Manufacturing Date posted 01/06/2021This is where you save and sustain lives
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Summary
Baxter Thetford have an exciting opportunity for a strong Operations Manager to join our rapidly growing Compounding Aseptic Team. Under the guidance of the Thetford Unit Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the TPN compounding unit in Thetford, with direct line management responsibility for 3 compounding teams running a robust operation. This role will be a part of the local SLT and will be responsible for executing the site strategy from an operational standpoint in close corporation with peers.
Role Responsibilities
Responsible for inspiring and setting direction to the area to meet expectations and company targets for EHS, output, improvements, waste reduction etc.
Responsible for addressing issues that might affect safety, compliance, output, business ethics, responsible sourcing etc.
Through a shopfloor presence in the workplace, coach and mentor staff to ensure products are manufactured and documentation completed in accordance with GMP, Standard Operating Procedures and other regulatory agency requirements.
Ensure timely completion of relevant deviation and complaint investigations to identify true root cause.
Set objectives for and appraise the performance of individual team members to ensure individuals are focused on activities that will support the Thetford objectives and ensure customer satisfaction
Proactively look for opportunities to drive continuous improvement, influence decisions and deliver the results whilst ensuring an appropriate level of compliance.
Combine a highly competitive approach with strong teamwork and flexibility, sharing best practice and ideas
Work closely with Unit Manager, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, procurement and cross functional compounding team to ensure agreement and execution of agreed critical success factors in the Unit.
Recruitment, development and resource allocation in compounding teams.
Responsible for development and reporting of KPI’s for department
Responsible for implementation and use of daily boards for tracking performance with mechanisms in place to address challenges in output.
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering (Process, industrial, mechanical), Business Management, life science or equivalent
Extensive experience in manufacturing preferably within GMP regulated industry
Experienced in leading and developing teams
Excellent verbal and formal communication skills, together with critical reasoning skills.
Experience within Risk Assessment, and root-cause analysis.
Experience within Practical Process Improvement - Green/black belt qualifications
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Reasonable Accommodations
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