Production Team Lead (m/f/d)

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Eschweiler; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking an on-site Shift Leader for our Operations team in Eschweiler, Germany. You will oversee the fully continuous shift, plan personnel and machine allocation, and maintain open communication while upholding quality, GMP, and safety standards.

The role requires vocational training or willingness to complete it, plus experience in production and leadership. SAP and MS Office skills are preferred; German fluent, English a plus.

Qualifications

• Vocational training completed or willingness to complete training.
• Experience in a production environment, preferably pharmaceutical.
• Initial leadership experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Disciplinary and operational leadership of the shift and further development of employees.
• Personnel planning and machine allocation.
• Implementation of an open communication culture.
• Monitoring and implementation of standards related to quality, GMP, Lean, regulations, documentation, and KPIs.
• Manufacturing or processing of materials.
• Supplying machines with raw materials.
• Ensuring proper shift handover.
• Participation in projects (e.g., introduction of new technologies).
• Training and support of (new) employees according to TWI principles.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Vocational training

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

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Requisition ID: 76486

Location:
Eschweiler, NW, DE

Department: Operations

Description:
This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.

Shift System: Fully continuous shift system

Amount of direct reports: ca. 15

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Disciplinary and operational leadership of the shift and further development of employees
• Personnel planning and machine allocation
• Implementation of an open communication culture
• Monitoring and implementation of standards related to quality, GMP, Lean, regulations, documentation, and KPIs
• Manufacturing or processing of materials
• Supplying machines with raw materials
• Ensuring proper shift handover
• Participation in projects (e.g., introduction of new technologies)
• Training and support of (new) employees according to TWI principles

Education

• Successfully completed vocational training or the willingness to complete a training

Work Experience

• Professional experience in a production environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Initial leadership experience is desirable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Certified TWI trainer or willingness to obtain this qualification
• Good SAP and MS Office skills
• Fluent German (written and spoken); English skills are an advantage
• Successfully completed Lean and Six Sigma training (Yellow Belt) or willingness to complete the training
• Strong awareness of safety, quality, and responsibility
• Structured planning and independent, goal-oriented working style
• High level of commitment and willingness to drive change

Pay Transparency:

The annual base salary range for this position is 64.700€ - 73.500€. 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 to [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.