Planning Supervisor jobs at West Pharma

• • Supervise shift personnel in the manufacture of customer products consistent with high safety and quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot problems arising on the shop floor as it relates to Advanced Manufacturing operations / products, in conjunction with quality standards for throughput and yields with the appropriate engineering support from Engineering functions within the value stream.
  • Maintain close observation of orders to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule / staffing requirements.
  • Promote and support site initiatives including safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret & apply all policies, practices and procedures among plant team members.
  • Recommend and implement measures to motivate team members and to encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety and efficiency.
  • Routinely evaluate team member performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel team members for performance, attendance and behavior. Participate in the resolution of team members relations issues.
  • Review and approve work time in the appropriate timekeeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each team member has worked.
  • Adjust direct labor to support demand and manage available resources to ensure on time production and delivery of customer orders with consistent focus on labor absorption.
  • Ensure Safety regulations, OSHA, SOPs, and cGMP are followed.
  • Perform routine visual inspection of work areas for unusual occurrences, safety hazards, housekeeping, work space organization and generate work orders where appropriate.
  • Network with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
  • Actively participate in site wide Safety Committee Team / projects.
  • Conforms with and abides by all laws, regulations, safety rules, policies, and work procedures, and all instructions.
  • Participate in special project teams as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor's in a technical discipline to include Business, Operations or Engineering preferred

• 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience

• Working knowledge of repetitive process, high tech, manufacturing – mechanical automated systems.
• Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills
• General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations, manufacturing and process automation
• Working knowledge of business and shop floor systems to effectively manage operations; prefer SPA and MS Office applications.
• Experience working with ISO9000, FDA and cGMP required.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and employees in the organization.
• Understanding and experience in use of Lean manufacturing principles to be able to support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Health Services\First Aid Certification Upon Hire preferred or
• Health Services\CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire preferred

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws

This Full-time onsite role will be supervising, coordinating and administering the site Quality Control systems compliance: Document Control, Nonconformance/ Deviation Reports, OOS Process, Measurement Systems, Change Control, Calibration and CAPA’s. Supervise and support internal projects and ensure cGMP compliance, applicable ISO requirements, company policies and procedures.

• Qualify inspectors to independently perform responsibilities for competency/ proficiency capabilities in inspections, measurements, sampling, Quality audits and defect recognition.
• Qualify and/or support qualification of team members for competency/proficiency in defect and quality incident recognition/escalation.
• Train inspectors in deviation/non-conformance/OOS record initiations, escalations, how to perform containment/bracketing, and initial event triage activities.
• Ensure deviation/ nonconformance reports and OOS’s are completed properly, including root cause investigation (if required), effective corrections and actions closed within an established goal.
• Monitor and enforce compliance to a high level of work standards across the QC functions. Ensure that jobs are carried out efficiently. Paperwork is maintained accurately in accordance with Company policies, Regulatory standards and Training.
• Perform various SAP transactions for maintaining proper product disposition for release criteria and inventory control.
• Analyze data and provide reports/ recommendations to Management for continuous improvement.
• Submit periodic reports on the status of compliance to Quality System requirements.
• Review Customer specifications and ensure requirements are translated into site procedures and documentation as needed.
• Provide for Quality planning by preparing inspection plans and documentation controls.
• Support facilities, equipment and process validations. Approve engineering studies and other protocols as required.
• Ensure proper completion of Change Controls and monitor timely completion when required.
• Monitor completion of MSA’s for critical measurement systems and provide recommendations for gauging improvements.
• Provide expertise and guidance for statistical methods in Production.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions and all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

• Highschool Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Science or equivalent experience preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience analyzing information, documentation skills, promoting process improvement and safety management.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience or demonstration of leadership skills routinely as part of previous/current role(s)

• Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Programs required. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with a variety of Quality concepts, practices, AQL sampling plans for attribute and dimensional inspection. Demonstrate ability to investigate problems and issues in order to determine root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with GMP/GDP Regulations
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Able to make independent quality decisions under pressure, if necessary
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times

• Manufacturing environment requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility and must be able to tolerate fumes and particulate generated from the processes.
• 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 have competing resources, while maintaining company confidentiality.
• Must be able to work scheduled work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments.
• May stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other facilities 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.

• Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
• Maintain high attention to detail, accuracy, and overall quality of work.
• Effectively communicate and interface with various levels internally and with customers.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy and Quality Manual

1st Shift Position, with occasional adjustments to accomodate 2nd/3rd shift interactions

In this role you will be responsible for performing Supplier Quality activities associated with external suppliers. This role performs activities to ensure West supplier’s maintain compliance with West’s procedures and policies. You will interface with R&D, Sourcing, Design Quality, Regulatory and Operations Quality to drive improved supplier quality performance.

• Establish and successfully executesupplier management planswhich will align to overall business objectives

• Maintain a strong collaborativepartnership

• supplier performanceincluding incoming failures, manufacturing yields and field failures to drive Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs)

• ExecuteSupplier Corrective Action Requests(SCAR) with suppliers, ensuring effective and timely closure

• Work with suppliers, R&D, and Sourcing on continuous improvement of supplier performance includingsupplier changerequest.

• Evaluate potential new or future suppliers and support supplierselection processwith the cross-functional team

• Participate in cross-functional teams of design engineering and quality engineering to work with suppliers duringproduct developmentand ensures agreement for manufacturable, cost-effective designs

• Approves components for use in products by drivingProduct Approvalactivities with the suppliers

• Supports Supplier evaluation,auditmanagement and related records

• Supports the evaluation and development ofQuality Agreements and purchasing specificationswith suppliers

• Support the development of anIncoming Inspection strategyon purchased products

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or Science required
• Master's Degree In Engineering or Science preferred

• Minimum 5 years of quality related experience with preferred experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry

• Experience working with suppliers and supplier engagement activities

• Knowledge of sterilization process is preferred

• Knowledge of cGMP, cGDP, relevant ISO standards, medical device requirements and other international regulations

• Familiarity with MasterControl, SAP and working knowledge of statistical data analysis

• Fluent in English

• Thorough understanding of validation activities and risk management principles and techniques

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Negotiation skills and collaborating with suppliers

• Ability to work under high volume production and fast changing environment

• Willingness to work in a cross-functional team with different time zones

• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.

• • Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching, development, and performance reviews. Administers the hiring, termination, and disciplinary process for production area personnel. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
  • Responsible for ensuring applicable training and compliance associated with work area and products.
  • Responsible for shift personnel scheduling and assignments, verbal communications and visual checks of all work activity for the duration of each assigned shift, ensuring that quality requirements are being fulfilled.
  • Provides feedback to proper departments regarding production, quality, engineering, and personnel issues.
  • Direct and assists training of all production floor positions; topics include, but not limited to: SOPs, WIs, SPCs, and FDA regulations.
  • Ensures work areas are kept clean, orderly, and safe. Makes frequent safety inspections with follow-through reporting and/or corrective actions, including work related injuries.
  • Responsible for finalizing all necessary data that is required for a timely, shift-to-shift transition, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  • All interactions, workflow, productivity levels, and quality standards are implemented with a “Customer Service” approach to both internal and external customers.
  • Assists in the decision-making process in regard to cycle standards and process changes.
  • Lead continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste within the production environment.
  • Supervise shift personnel in the manufacture of customer products consistent with high quality and safety standards.
  • Troubleshoot problems arising on the shop floor as it relates to injection molding product quality and automation systems for throughput and yields with the appropriate engineering support from Engineering functions within the value stream / business unit
  • Maintain close observation of orders to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule.
  • Promote and support site initiatives including safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret and apply all policies, practices and procedures among plant employees.
  • Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees and to encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety and efficiency.
  • Routinely evaluate employee performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel employees for performance, attendance and behavior. Participate in the resolution of employee relations issues.
  • Review and approve work time in the appropriate timekeeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each employee has worked.
  • Adjust direct labor to support demand and manage available resources to ensure on time production and delivery of customer orders with consistent focus on labor absorption.
  • Ensure SOPs, cGMP, OSHA and Safety regulations are followed.
  • Perform routine visual inspection of work areas for unusual occurrences, safety hazards, housekeeping, work space organization and generate work orders where appropriate.
  • Liaise with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
  • Participate in special project teams as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
  • Conforms with and abides by all laws, regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
  • Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in technical or business related field required

• Minimum 5 years Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience required and
• Experience with SAP systems preferred

• Working knowledge of injection molding / plastics manufacturing and electro – mechanical automated systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes within clean room environment, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills
• Knowledge of and ability to work in appropriate computer programs and applications
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Health Services\First Aid Certification Certification in First Aid Upon Hire preferred or
• Health Services\Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR Upon Hire preferred

• Manufacturing environment
• Occasionally required to work on different shifts.
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate objects, tools or controls. Frequently required to stand, talk and hear for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities may be needed by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.

In this role, you will organize, coordinate, or perform modifications, validations, and enhancements of processes, equipment, and tooling to new and existing products to ensure safety, maximum yields, quality, cost effectiveness and throughput of our processes.

• Support the plant’s continuous improvement efforts with the development and improvement of products and processes assuring the plant’s competitive position.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs
• Guide, coordinate, or perform modifications, improvements or validations of existing or new products, processes, tooling, equipment, and related research and development activity.
• Provide training and guidance to production engineering personnel.
• Plan, schedule, or perform projects within the approved time schedules and budgets
• Keep Engineering Manager advised of any unusual situation which may impair or affect production or assigned projects
• Keep BOM and routes current
• Review procedures to ensure they reflect the most effective means and contain the most current and correct information
• Maintain engineering records and documents as required
• Lead the way in supporting the plant’s efforts in meeting the corporate and plant goals
• Review processes continually to ensure their quality
• Safeguard confidential information and maintain effective team member relations
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs as directed by Area Manager(s), Production Manager and/or Director, Ops.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or another scientific area or equivalent experience required

• 5-8 Years of experience
• Lean/Six Sigma Training/Certification Preferred

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Manufacturing\Six Sigma Green Belt Certification within 1 Year required

• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, solve problems, and prioritize
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Work under deadlines with shifting priorities

• • Supervise shift personnel in the manufacture of customer products consistent with high safety and quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot problems arising on the shop floor as it relates to Advanced Manufacturing operations / products, in conjunction with quality standards for throughput and yields with the appropriate engineering support from Engineering functions within the value stream.
  • Maintain close observation of orders to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule / staffing requirements.
  • Promote and support site initiatives including safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret & apply all policies, practices and procedures among plant team members.
  • Recommend and implement measures to motivate team members and to encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety and efficiency.
  • Routinely evaluate team member performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel team members for performance, attendance and behavior. Participate in the resolution of team members relations issues.
  • Review and approve work time in the appropriate timekeeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each team member has worked.
  • Adjust direct labor to support demand and manage available resources to ensure on time production and delivery of customer orders with consistent focus on labor absorption.
  • Ensure Safety regulations, OSHA, SOPs, and cGMP are followed.
  • Perform routine visual inspection of work areas for unusual occurrences, safety hazards, housekeeping, work space organization and generate work orders where appropriate.
  • Network with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
  • Actively participate in site wide Safety Committee Team / projects.
  • Conforms with and abides by all laws, regulations, safety rules, policies, and work procedures, and all instructions.
  • Participate in special project teams as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree technical or business-related field required

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment required and

• • Working knowledge of repetitive process, high tech, manufacturing – mechanical automated systems.
  • Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills
  • General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations, manufacturing and process automation
  • Working knowledge of business and shop floor systems to effectively manage operations; prefer SPA and MS Office applications.
  • Experience working with ISO9000, FDA and cGMP required.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups and employees in the organization.
  • Understanding and experience in use of Lean manufacturing principles to be able to support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
  • Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
  • Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Health Services\First Aid Certification Upon Hire preferred or
• Health Services\CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire preferred

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws

In this role, you will monitor and control the daily activities of quality inspection, testing, documentation review, and calibration in support of Operations and product release. This role is on-site (Monday through Friday) from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

• Able to train, provide trouble shooting guidance/feedback, and problem resolutions on metrology equipment including but not limited to CMM’s (Coordinate Measurement Machine), Vision Systems, and manual gaging.
• Proactively analyze data and interpret results for any trending or OOS (out of specification) events.
• Provides direct supervision, resolves personnel issues, conducts performance evaluations and performs supervisory discipline as necessary.
• Exhibit a strong “quality first” mentality and ensure that product and process quality are held to the highest standard.
• Ensures compliance with quality system documents, cGMPs, ISO standards and FDA regulations.
• Schedule and prioritize quality inspection, testing, documentation review, and calibration to support Operations and release of product.
• Identifies and develops opportunities to improve existing processes and procedures.
• Support quality assurance improvement activities by evaluating products, processes or materials in order to develop control or improvement strategies intended to improve the customer’s experience.
• Work with technical staff in performing root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence.
• Assist in and manage the verbal communications and visual checks of work activity to ensure quality requirements are met. Ensure proper corrective actions, discrepancy reports and follow up activities are accomplished. Advise on equipment condition, test method, etc. to aid in the course of action when components do not meet specifications. Responsible for quality inspection and verification.
• Reviews documentation and records for accuracy. Determines if product is impacted, can be released, or if Non‐Conformance Report is required.
• Assist in developing documentation and procedures during the qualification of new equipment/inspection methods.
• 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 .

Education or Equivalent Experience: Associate’s Degree in Technical or Engineering

• 5+ years experience in regulated Quality Assurance and or metrology and Document/Configuration Control (or a formal education equivalent) required.
• Experience with Medical Device Product Development Life Cycle Activities, Verification / Validation Activities, Metrology/Manufacturing background and Risk Management preferred.
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 preferred.
• Experience with MasterControl, SAP, and SharePoint preferred.
• Experience with customer interface and meeting customer expectations preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisor experience preferred.

• Ability to work independently, multi-task and thrive in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in statistical software, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 820 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ISO 13485.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of MasterControl and SAP.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• Ability to make and implement decisions based on experience and facts as well as provide direction to peers or less experienced team members.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy and Quality Manual.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.

• Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.
• Maintain high attention to detail, accuracy, and overall quality of work.
• Effectively communicate and interface with various levels internally and with customers.