West Pharma Sr Manager Supply Chain Operations 

United States, Arizona, Tempe 

448913936

• Strategically develop production plans in coordination with the Regional Planner/s and direct plant personnel in the execution of the approved plans --- following their review and approval at the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meeting.
• Directs the teams that develop and executes production, inventory, and material plans.
• Adheres to monthly S&OP schedule in providing inputs & managing outputs and participates in all required production and supply chain/customer meetings.
• Collaborates with the regional planner & demand analyst to understand customer demand (inter-company included) and market drivers to facilitate a balancing of capacity (tool, machine and labor), inventory and delivery lead-time in the development of the production plan.
• Partners with the regional planner to aggregate the plant Master Production Schedule (MPS), incorporate forecast & market demand and develop a production plan (VOLUME).
• Implements and oversees vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs.
• Executes Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) for key resources (tools, machine, labor and material) to establish that the Production Plan is achievable and to recommend the need for additional resources.
• Works with the strategic supply planner to develop and maintain a program to manage raw material sourcing routine for an optimal balance between inventory, cash flow and transportation cost.
• Provides strategic direction and guidance in planning for conversations related to purchasing of raw materials.
• Manages the customer order cycle and communication between plants, headquarters and the customer.
• Monitors manufacturing lead times and delivery performance to assure targeted customer service levels are being achieved.
• Provides oversight and strategic leadership on slow moving and obsolete inventory.
• In the absence of packaged solutions, develops and implements PC/Microsoft based tools.
• Leads effective product transfer plans and supports database coordinator to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the ERP and MES data.
• Develops and manages the training, growth, development, and succession planning for the Supply Chain Department
• Support and contribute to Lean/Six Sigma programs and activities
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs.

• Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or Business required
• Master's Degree MBA preferred

Minimum 10 years (Sr Mgr)experience in operational management in the medical device/pharma/plastics injection industry,Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial /cGMP setting andExperience in lean manufacturing systems and costs savings programs which affect company financial and growth plans are Required.

• Manufacturing\Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)-APICS preferred
• Manufacturing\Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS preferred

• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods
• Able to be able to lift and carry various items up to 40 pounds
• Able to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Must also 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 and interpret situations
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions