Compounding Team Leader Auckland, Auckland

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Apply Now 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. The role: Compounding Team Leader We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader to join our Compounding team as a Compounding Team Leader based in our Auckland facility. Permanent Full-Time or Fixed-Term [12 months] Full-Time We are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for this opportunity. Appointment may be made on either a permanent or fixed-term basis, depending on business requirements and the outcome of the recruitment process. Reporting to the Compounding Manager, you will lead a team responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient production of sterile compounded products while driving engagement, capability development, operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a key leader within our Lean management structure, you will be responsible for translating business objectives into daily operational execution, developing team capability, identifying improvement opportunities, and fostering a culture of accountability, problem-solving and continuous improvement. This role offers an opportunity to make a genuine impact through leadership, coaching, operational performance and the development of a high-performing team. Shift: Monday to Friday . Flexibility across operational hours required depending on business requirements between 6.30 am until 21:00 pm. Key Responsibilities: People and Operational Leadership & Development Leading, coaching and developing a diverse team - managing performance, engagement and development conversations Building team capability through coaching, cross-training and skills development and creating a culture of accountability, continuous learning and ownership Supporting recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities Management of staff time and attendance systems Leading day-to-day production activities to achieve quality, service and productivity targets Supporting daily management processes and performance review routines Monitoring staffing, workflow and production priorities Ensuring effective shift handovers and operational readiness Supporting customer service outcomes and delivery performance Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership Leading frontline problem-solving activities Supporting the implementation and sustainment of Lean tools and practices Driving operator-led improvement initiatives and Kaizen activities Identifying trends, recurring issues and improvement opportunities Supporting site-wide Continuous Improvement programs Quality, Safety & Compliance Championing a zero-harm safety culture Ensuring compliance with GMP, quality and safety requirements Supporting investigation activities, root cause analysis and corrective actions Maintaining audit readiness and regulatory compliance, and participate in audits where appropriate Driving adherence to standard work and operational procedures Skills and Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you will bring: Previous leadership or people management experience within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare or related environments Strong coaching, communication and stakeholder management skills Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive performance outcomes Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities Sound decision-making and organisational skills Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles would be highly regarded Apply today for a career that matters! Application closes 30th October 2026 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 globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. 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