Continuous Improvement Engineer - Lean Operations

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Horsens; On-site; DKK 496,000 - 632,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Horsens, Denmark seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive flow, quality and productivity across production lines.

You will partner with Team Leaders, Production Manager, OPEX manager, QA, Engineering and Maintenance to identify and anchor improvements in daily operations. The role blends data analysis with hands-on execution, requiring translating observations into practical actions and delivering measurable gains in efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with production leadership.
• Experience with LEAN, GMP, and process optimization.
• Bachelor's Degree in business, operations, technical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize production processes for efficiency, quality, and waste reduction.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects with production teams.
• Facilitate LEAN initiatives, performance meetings, and structured problem-solving activities.
• Monitor KPIs and production performance data and prepare analyses and visual reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to the standardization of work processes and the implementation of sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate closely with QA, Engineering, Maintenance, and other support functions to optimize equipment and processes.
• Contribute to technical documentation, process specifications, and validation-related activities where relevant.
• Support a culture focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

KPI tracking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Change management

Danish and English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/ops/technical/industrial engineering)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Horsens, Denmark seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive flow, quality and productivity across production lines.

You will partner with Team Leaders, Production Manager, OPEX manager, QA, Engineering and Maintenance to identify and anchor improvements in daily operations. The role blends data analysis with hands-on execution, requiring translating observations into practical actions and delivering measurable gains in efficiency and compliance.