West Pharma Production Manager 

United States, Nebraska 

221820109

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day Operation of the Business Unit and delivery of annually agreed KPI's. Reports directly to the Site Director. Provide a link between all shifts and act as central point of contact for all relevant business unit support functions. Support the Business Unit from a Data Analysis perspective.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Production, Tooling, Quality & Engineering to allocate production on a shift-by-shift basis to ensure on time in full delivery to the Customer.
• Health, Safety, and Environment of our team members and site is a core value. This role is key to that culture.
• Provide essential productions reports required to monitor performance of the Business unit including:
• Support the Business Unit from a Data Analysis perspective.
• Cycle Time and monthly scrap Review.
• Subject Matter Expert in SAP, OEE, and other relevant production related systems
• Work with planning function in preparation of production forecast.
• Monitoring of integrity of OH Hold + Dev Eng. Material.
• Prepare & present OEE data analysis & countermeasures at weekly meetings.
• Prepare & Present OEE & Scrap data at monthly meetings.
• Prepare data for customer reviews.
• Prepare data for weekly Operational Meetings.
• Manage, motivate, direct, coach & develop employees effectively to meet organizational goals
• Continuously drive improvement projects to deliver competitive advantage for both the Business and customer
• Responsible for managing and resolving quality issues in a timely manner
• Provide feedback to the customer on a weekly basis
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements training, and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures, and corporate policies.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.
• Act in accordance with the company’s guiding principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Management/Engineering Degree or equivalent from four-year college or commensurate work experience required

Work Experience:

• Minimum 8 years (Mgr) Required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Preferably have worked in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, or high volume regulated manufacturing environment.
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications
• Experience with ISO 9000 standards and GMP’s
• Excellent organizational skills with close attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage, motivate, direct, coach, develop, and communicate with employees
• Ability to lead a project team and communicate effectively with/manage key Customers.
• Knowledge of Injection Molding, Processing, Ancillary equipment, and automation systems.
• Ability to work independently on projects while working concurrently with all departments
• work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments
• 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

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

• Six Sigma certification preferred

Travel Requirements:

• 5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements:

• Medium exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects