West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

Manager, Operations

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc • $95K — $115K *
Greenfield, IN 46140In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, or Engineering required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles required.
  • Experience with ISO standards, FDA regulations, and cGMP practices is essential.
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred for added industry knowledge.
  • General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations and automation in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily, weekly, and long-term manufacturing operations to meet production targets.
  • Supervise product manufacturing while adhering to quality standards and cost-effectiveness.
  • Troubleshoot processes and lead investigations for deviations and corrective actions.
  • Contribute to cross-functional teams during technology transfers and process improvements.
  • Develop personnel by addressing HR development opportunities and preparing them for future roles.
  • Maximize capital resource efficiency while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards.
  • Foster strong customer relations by meeting delivery deadlines and resolving issues.

Benefits

  • Encouragement of continuous learning and skills development.
  • Opportunities for employees to participate in hiring and developing a high-quality workforce.
  • Involvement in cross-departmental collaboration to enhance problem resolution.
  • Leadership position allowing for significant impact on manufacturing outcomes and team performance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Provide direction and leadership consistent with the vision of the company while providing support and feedback to production, processing, facilities, and engineering personnel in order to meet or exceed customer expectations. Instills confidence and the continued learning of skills to raise performance levels and facilitate a team effort environment. Sets guidance standards for work processes, behavior, performance expectations and compensation for the department. Coordinate inter-department support and problem resolution. Assists as needed in the absence of the Site Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the daily, weekly, and long-term manufacturing activities. Manages manufacturing personnel maintaining schedules, ensuring that resources are available, and personnel are adequately trained on processing and safety to execute their activities per established procedures.
  • Supervises the manufacture of all products of the plant at the most economical cost consistent with prescribed quality and standards on a timely basis.
  • Troubleshoots process, leads/supports closure of area deviations and investigations and ensures implementation of appropriate CAPAs.
  • Actively participates/contributes to technology transfer, start-ups, design and implementation of process changes, typically working on cross-functional teams.
  • Addresses human resource development opportunities and challenges. Determines staffing needs and organizational structures required to efficiently meet production plans. Develops subordinates to prepare them for future promotion (building bench strength). Actively participates in hiring the best and works to develop an exceptional workforce.
  • Maximize capital resources. Responsible for cGMPs. Ensure plant and equipment are maintained to best possible working condition.
  • Support customer relations' efforts by meeting customer standards and delivery dates. Participate in resolving customer problems and reinforce marketing department's customer relations program.
  • Establish methods and means for handling, storage, packaging and delivery of products to prevent damage and deterioration.
  • Identify the training needs and schedule required training of all the employees under direct supervision.
  • Support Operational Excellence Management and participate on the OpEx initiatives.
  • Maximize capital resources and assist in maintaining equipment and facilities in proper working condition. Requests for new capital equipment must be coordinated by working with the appropriate site personnel (i.e. production, engineering, continuous improvement, finance, maintenance and/or plant management) tasked to accomplish this result.
  • Consistently promote the plant safety program, lean initiatives, training program and HR policies while holding employees accountable to follow all site policies, practices and procedures while also delivering results.
  • Cover for the Site Director when required to do so.
  • Participate in customer audits, customer complaint investigations, plant tours, etc. as requested or required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
  • Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
  • Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
  • Contributes to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
  • Provides a "Customer Service" attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
  • Maintains a clean, orderly and safe workstation and environment at all times.
  • Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
  • Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned


Additional Responsibilities

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline to include: Business, Operations, or Engineering. required and
  • Master's Degree preferred


Work Experience

  • Minimum 8 years 8-10 years of experience. required and
  • Experience working with ISO standards, FDA and cGMP required and
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred


Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations, manufacturing and process automation.
  • Working knowledge of business and shop floor systems to effectively manage operations; prefer SAP and MS Office applications.
  • Understanding and experience in use of Lean manufacturing principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and regulatory documentation.
  • Ability to write routine reports, correspondence and process documents.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups and employees in the organization.
  • Write monthly progress reports and capital requests.
  • Ability to understand mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
  • Ability to problem solve.


License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

  • Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may be stressful due to competing resources while at all times maintaining company confidentiality.
  • May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear audible alarms from distances up to 150ft.
  • The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50lbs.
  • Minimal travel


What We Offer

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About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West's 2019 net sales of $1.84 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.
Learn more about West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc
Size
10,065 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$346.2 million
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+13.4%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
NASDAQ
WST
* Ladders Estimates

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