Process Operator jobs

• Overall ownership and accountability for developing, leading and driving new business development for DDD OU product platforms for identified strategic accounts to achieve revenue growth targets for commercial and product development sales.
• Advance the vision for strategic partnerships and customer opportunities as the SME for device services offerings, for all direct assigned accounts and regions. Establish business development programs including early adopter customers, target service levels, and CDAs (Customer Development Agreements).
• Responsible for driving the prospecting and lead development, monitoring sales and funnel performance. Lead and support customer facing teams in key customer interactions/strategic partnerships throughout the selling journey including critical customer/strategic collaboration, presentations, post-sales leadership and problem solving to deliver on revenue and growth targets.

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Science or Business-related discipline

• Minimum 15 years of experience in B2B, Combination Products, Business Development, Product/Program Management.
• Indepth knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical/medical device technical development, sales, marketing or related business.
• Experience in successfully leading global multi-functional or cross-functional teams, in developing cohesive relationships and producing strong business results.
• Excellent communication/negotiation/influencing skills and strong customer focus.
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision.

• MBA or master’s degree preferred
• Background with a good technical understanding and knowledge of Combination products, medical device qualification, primary packaging, Regulatory requirements and Program Management.
• Significant leadership team experience and executive leadership exposure.

• Under the supervision of a trainer or supervisor perform the following duties...
• process trimmed product through washing and drying process per site SOI’s and work instructions.
• Ensure that the equipment is set up accurately.
• Ensure continual flow of product through the module from the mold press thru the trim press.
• Operate a mold press to produce molded panels of product following site SOI’s and work instructions.
• Operate a manual / automatic trim press as needed following site SOI’s and work instructions.
• Process product through any required special treatments such as sort, silicone, chlorination, etc.
• As needed, set up pack scales for weighing and packing of finished product and prepare carton labels for boxing and shipping.
• Alert the Area Supervisor to conditions that may prevent meeting production and quality expectations.
• Accurately maintain all required documentation and paperwork to ensure product traceability.
• Inspect molded/trimmed work to ensure quality product is being produced.
• Move materials into and out of the area as required.
• Properly clean and prep assigned workstations/equipment during and prior to the next available shift.
• Promotes and supports a Lean environment.
• Conforms with and abides by all corporate and site-specific regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred

• Must possess an acute attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, i.e. use a mouse/keyboard.
• Ability to apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• General use of computer work station and ability to use SAP commands is preferred
• Must be willing and able to work as a team member and make general decisions within authorized job responsibilities
• Must be able to train and guide others as required.
• Must be able to read and write in English

• Initiate, lead and coordinate improvements of existing processes globally on quality, service, HSE and cost within the standard known/approved process frame and using best practice knowledge
• Strongly support the implementation / roll-out of automation and new innovative processes and technologies in joint cooperation with the automation, engineering- and quality assurance teams and the plants.
• Manage the development of robust process for final industrial production in targeted plants.
• Assess current process status in all relevant West locations globally, define best practices, perform a gap analysis and manage the harmonization of this best practice to all sites involved.
• Engage in solutioning product or process related issues as needed.
• Support the introduction, start-up and validation of new equipment in the local sites.
• Support process or technology or product transfer projects between plants from a process stand-point.
• Evaluate and approve all change requests globally.
• Utilize six sigma tools in minimizing process variation and improving the quality of product produced.

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

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position within the manufacturing industry required
• Experience in Project Management preferred

• Good knowledge of LEAN and Six Sigma manufacturing principles (Green Belt certification)
• Knowledge of MS Office, statistical tools and Minitab
• cGMP knowledge
• Fluent English and German skills
• Self motivated, result- and solution-oriented personality
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to successfully collaborate with teams across different countries and organizational levels

Management and implementation of facility projects and support in holistic building management. Perform a wide variety of mechanical, as well as pneumatic maintenance activities and some basic electrical activities on various pieces of equipment to maintain safe operations of equipment while maintaining production goals and quality standards. Other responsibilities include sourcing parts for obsolete parts and ordering them, documenting all the maintenance activities performed, PM's, installation, and validations of equipment. Will support and help other groups like Process Engineering, QA, and Facilities in resolving problems, improvements, investigations etc. In this role you will service/maintain several machines, while learning the others in the department. Work from prints, sketches, sample parts, verbal or written instructions. Interpret drawings, select material plan, and layout work in proper operational sequence. Maintain and setup vision systems during production.

• Identify problems by reading schematics/prints, where available, and make necessary repairs on the equipment or system to ensure safe operation of the machine or system.
• Respond to production maintenance request and any unscheduled down time.
• Troubleshoot and adjust or repair ancillary equipment like blow overs, bulb pullers, and heaters.
• Changeovers and setups on Vision Systems, make minor adjustments as required.
• Perform ink mixing as well as disposing of procedure as per set Safety/QS guidelines for printing machines.
• Perform necessary oil changes on machine gear boxes and dispose of used oil per established procedure.
• Rebuild/retrofit machine or machine components as per specifications.
• Perform installation, replacement or decommissioning of equipment.
• Perform validations as necessary for equipment.
• Work with training department to train new mechanics on machine repair, setup and related plant procedures.
• Complete PM's on or before the due date and communicate to proper authority of job completion.
• Source obsolete parts for equipment and make them stock item.
• Identify and locate parts in the stock room through MP2 or other such system.
• Participate in various company run programs like Continuous Improvement, Safety initiatives, audits, investigations etc.
• Support projects and improvement initiatives from engineering, process, QA, Safety and Operations groups.
• Document performed tasks for the day into the maintenance log before the end of each shift.
• Safeguard all corporate or plant confidential information.
• Use good housekeeping practices to maintain safe, (safe is always first) clean, orderly work area.
• Upgrade technical skills by various educational workshops, on-site or off-site trainings supported by WEST.
• Follow engineering department guidelines and procedures.
• Conforms with and abides by all safety rules, regulations, policies, work procedures and all instructions.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Implementation and collaboration of facility projects

• High School Diploma Or GED required

• 3 years manufacturing maintenance experience

• Experience with plastic injection molding preferred.
• Experience with robots and pick in place robots.
• Experience with ISO 9000 standards and GMP’s.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SAP or similar software for maintenance tracking.
• Agile working style.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as required