Director, Operations, Stolberg

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Stolberg; Vor Ort; EUR 124.700 - 158.800; Vollzeit

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Benefits and total rewards

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Zusammenfassung

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Stolberg is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the site's strategy and day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, compliance with FDA/cGMP, OSHA, ISO standards, and a commitment to Lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, a Master's preferred, and at least 10 years' experience managing complex operations within a regulated environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Science or Business required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of work experience required.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA safety, cGMP, ISO, and FDA compliance.
• Lean manufacturing principles; SAP and MS Office experience advisable.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.

Aufgaben

• Sets the site's strategy and directs the operations team to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Ensures compliance with FDA, cGMP, ISO, and OSHA requirements while controlling costs.
• Oversees daily, weekly, and long-term order processing activities and staffing.
• Develops relationships with community, regulators, customers, and suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

OSHA/EPA safety

SAP

MS Office

cGMP compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Science or Business

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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Title: Director, Operations, Stolberg

Requisition ID: 74489

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location: Stolberg, 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.

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 execution. The position manages, directs and coordinates day-to-day 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, scrap 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 long-term 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

• Bachelor's Degree Project Management, Engineering, Science or Business required
• Master's 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

• Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC preferred

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting 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.

Pay Transparency

The annual base salary range for this position is€124,700.00 - €158,800.00. 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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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, 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.