Industrial Mechanic M/f/d jobs at West Pharma in Germany

Number of Direct Reports:Approximately 16
Contract Terms:Full-time, fixed term
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• Disciplinary and operational management of the shift as well as further development of employees
• Workforce planning and machine allocation
• Implementation of an open communication culture
• Monitoring and implementation of standards on topics such as quality, GMP, lean, regulations, documentation, and KPIs
• Production or processing of materials
• Supplying machines with raw materials
• Conducting a proper shift handover
• Involvement in projects (e.g., introduction of new technologies)
• Training and support of (new) employees

• Successfully completed vocational training

• Professional experience in a production environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector
• Leadership experience

• Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office
• Fluent German skills, both spoken and written; English skills are advantageous
• Successfully completed Lean and Six Sigma training (Yellow Belt) or willingness to complete the training
• Strong sense of safety, quality, and responsibility
• Structured planning and independent, goal-oriented working style
• High commitment and willingness to drive change
• Ability to work on shifts (3-shift system)

In this role, you are responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Energy Management System (EnMS) for West Germany. The aim is to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and meet legal requirements in line with ISO 50001. You will coordinate the energy team and manage tasks related to energy management.

• Management, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the EnMS, including all meters
• Analyzing and monitoring energy consumption to identify trends and savings potentials, and preparing the energy assessment
• Informing and training employees about energy management and energy savings, including the creation of training materials
• Regular reporting on the results of measures and progress in achieving energy goals
• Ensuring compliance with relevant energy laws and standards (50001)
• Planning and accompanying internal and external audits of the energy management system
• Identifying and monitoring energy efficiency measures and the use of new technologies for energy savings
• Monthly updates and the creation and archiving of the annual energy report

• Successfully completed degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar field

• Several years of professional experience in energy management and ISO 50001

• Strong knowledge of MS Office
• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication, cooperation, and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills as well as analytical and decision-making abilities

• Contract Terms: Part-time, Fixed-term for 1 year
• Start Date: Immediately

• Support the Process Engineering department
• Manual data collection and analysis of production data
• Development of automated dashboards for production control
• Support in the implementation of AI-driven analyses
• Visual inspection and evaluation of production trials
• Statistical evaluations using MS Office/Minitab or similar

• Advanced studies in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or a comparable field)

• Strong technical understanding and quick comprehension
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of VBA, databases, etc., is desirable
• Good command of English, both spoken and written
• Structured and systematic work approach
• High level of teamwork and communication skills

• Management of incoming goods inspection within quality assurance, considering high security and quality standards
• Leadership and development of the incoming inspection team (7 people)
• Initiation, management, and support of optimization projects for raw materials and packaging materials in collaboration with suppliers and the global team
• Independent identification and resolution of quality issues
• Creation of deviations, out of specification (OOS) reports, and process changes, including trend analysis and initiation of improvement measures in the area of raw materials and packaging materials
• Central communication point for all internal and external departments regarding goods receipt inspection
• Data collection, evaluation, assessment, and trending of quality-relevant metrics for other departments
• Preparation of complaints and quality notifications in both English and German, and tracking their resolution
• Support of measures within the framework of out-of-specification (OOS) for raw materials and packaging materials, including preparation of necessary reports and documentation, assessment, and approval of CAPA measures in collaboration with the supplier
• Execution, documentation, evaluation, and follow-up on actions from internal quality audits
• Organization and execution of supplier audits

• Successfully completed studies in the natural sciences or engineering, preferably in chemistry or materials science

• Professional experience in quality management, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector or with GMP experience
• Leadership experience in managing teams of 5-10 people is preferred

• Solid knowledge of MS Office and statistical methods; knowledge of SAP is desirable
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both spoken and written
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Very good assertiveness and conflict resolution skills