Area Manager Operations (m/f/d)

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Eschweiler; Vor Ort; EUR 68.640 - 87.360; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc in Eschweiler, Germany, is seeking an Area Manager Operations (m/f/d) to lead the department, ensure production throughput, and optimize Lean processes in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree or Meister qualification, several years of leadership in production, strong English, and proficiency in MS Office and SAP. This is a full-time onsite position with opportunities for growth and a competitive base salary.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatively, completed technical training with Meister/master qualification.
• Several years of professional leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities with a proactive ownership mindset.
• Lean principles and safety-focused work approach.

Aufgaben

• Lead the department and develop personnel and organization.
• Ensure production throughput per Supply Chain requirements.
• Plan machine utilization with cost/quality/deadlines in mind.
• Support qualification/validation of machines and equipment.
• Maintain, service, and optimize department equipment.
• Initiate continuous process improvements.
• Contribute to Lean-based production culture and procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and conduct internal audits.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ownership mindset

Lean thinking

Independent working

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or Meister qualification

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

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Title: Area Manager Operations (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 74861

Date: Jul 9, 2026

Location: Eschweiler, NW, DE

Department: Operations

Description: At West, we're 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, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's 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.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite.

This is a dayshift position.

Contract details: fulltime, permanent

To be filled: asap

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Personnel and organizational leadership and further development of the department
• Ensuring production throughput in accordance with Supply Chain requirements
• Planning optimal machine utilization and managing the department while considering cost-effectiveness, quality, deadlines, and throughput volume
• Supporting the qualification/validation of machines and equipment
• Maintaining, servicing, and optimizing the department's operating equipment
• Initiating and implementing continuous process improvements
• Contributing to the creation of a production environment based on Lean principles
• Developing and defining new procedures, such as producibility assessments and the execution of manufacturing tests
• Monitoring operational data and production-relevant KPIs
• Conducting and following up on internal audits
• Acting as the point of contact for plant tours, external audits, and department-related inquiries

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatively, successfully completed technical vocational training with further qualification as a Meister / master craftsman

Work Experience

• Several years of professional experience in a comparable position within a production environment
• Several years of leadership experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of MS Office and knowledge of SAP
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team, as well as a structured and reliable working style
• Mindset and working approach based on Lean and safety principles
• Strong technical understanding and process orientation
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, combined with a strong ability to work independently and take ownership

Pay Transparency:

The annual base salary range for this position is€68,640.00 - €87,360.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

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 [e-mail] . 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.