At West were a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of lifesaving and lifeenhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily Wests indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future
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Job Summary
The Director of Operations has primary responsibility for setting the strategy and for the operational planning of the facility and accountability for its successful . The position manages directs and coordinates daytoday operations to provide a safe reliable and efficient facility. The position serves as part of a management team proactively addressing the needs of the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Sets the strategy for the site and directs and leads the site team and indirectly all site employees to meet and exceed customer requirements in terms of safety quality cost delivery and service while making products at the lowest cost possible.
- Ensures products meet the requirements of approved customer agreements at minimum costs within quality limits and consistent with FDA cGMP ISO and OSHA requirements.
- Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve customer service quality safety performance s minimization or otherwise reduce costs by using effective management cost control techniques and Lean Manufacturing.
- Provides monthly reports and ongoing measurement of site results and various work initiatives including but not limited to identifying progress issues corrective action status etc. for any work streams or planned activities.
- Directs the maintenance of systems and reports to permit appropriate individuals to exercise control over costs product quality production and efficient utilization of capital resources and personnel.
- Develops and maintains solid working relationships with the community government agencies and customers.
- Inspires and guides employees toward excellence and continuous improvement.
- Consistently enforces all site policies practices procedures and guidelines.
- Administers a program for safety hygiene and fire protection to safeguard the health and welfare of the personnel as well as to preserve the facilities.
- Responsible for the daily weekly and longterm order processing activities. Manages personnel maintaining schedules ensuring that resources are available and personnel are adequately trained on processing and safety to execute their activities per established procedures.
- Addresses human resource development opportunities and challenges. Determines staffing needs and organizational structures required to efficiently meet demand plans. Develops subordinates to prepare them for future promotion (building bench strength). Actively participates in hiring the best and works to develop an exceptional workforce.
- Maximize capital resources. Responsible for cGMPs. Ensure site and equipment are maintained to best possible working condition.
- Support customer relations efforts by meeting customer standards and delivery dates. Participate in resolving customer problems and reinforce marketing departments customer relations program.
- Establish methods and means for handling storage packaging and delivery of products to prevent damage and deterioration.
- Identify the training needs and schedule required training of all the employees under direct supervision.
- Maximize capital resources and assist in maintaining equipment and facilities in proper working condition.
- Consistently promote the site safety program lean initiatives training program and HR policies while holding employees accountable to follow all site policies practices and procedures while also delivering results.
- Participate in customer audits customer complaint investigations plant tours etc. as requested or required.
Additional Responsibilities
- 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.
Education
- Bachelors Degree Project Management Engineering Science or Business required
- Masters Degree preferred
Work Experience
- Minimum 10 years required
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations manufacturing and process automation.
- Working knowledge of business warehousing and distribution systems to effectively manage operations; prefer SAP and MS Office applications.
- Experience working with ISO9000 FDA and cGMP required.
- Understanding and experience in use of Lean manufacturing principles.
- Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings specifications safety rules operating instructions procedure manuals and regulatory documentation.
- Ability to write routine reports correspondence capital requests and process documents.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups and employees in the organization.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels in the organization.
License and Certifications
- ManufacturingLean Six Sigma CertificationIASSC preferred
Travel Requirements
30: Up to 78 business days per year
Physical Requirements
SedentaryExerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
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West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe treated fairly valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law employment with West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of postoffer background screening and/or drug screening.
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