Sr Manager, Supply Chain Operations
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 life-saving and life-enhancing 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
Theres no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning growth and development. Supported by benefit programs we empower the physical mental emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
Education
- Bachelors Degree Supply Chain Engineering Finance or Business required
- Masters Degree MBA preferred
Work Experience
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 and Experience in lean manufacturing systems and costs savings programs which affect company financial and growth plans are Required.
License and Certifications
- ManufacturingCertified in Logistics Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)-APICS preferred
- ManufacturingCertified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS preferred
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
Additional Requirements
- 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
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West please send an email to . Where permitted by law an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products.
