Senior Manager Process Engineering (m/f/d)

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Job Summary

The Sr. Manager Process Improvement Engineering leads, coordinates and directs the Engineering/ Production process as well as project portfolio. This role is responsible for meeting objectives related to developing projects, validation activities and supporting production team. This role is key in delivering the overall vision, constantly initiating improvements to ensure processes meet present and future requirements in terms of quality, HSE, growth, flexibility and cost improvement. Provides a high level of leadership for the engineering/ production process team and assures acquisition of best talent and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Production Process Review and participate in the implementation of new technologies and modernization of existing equipment. Participate in:
   • definition of the specifications,
   • the design of technical solutions,
   • the implementation of new technologies,
   • new working methods.
2. Manage improvement projects (in collaboration with the production departments) on core problems. Act as the technical support of quality and productivity improvement processes, carried out with the production department managers on work methods, the use of new auxiliary products to solve process problems.
3. Manage projects defined from the reports (waste rate, ...): analyze the reports, alert the department managers, look for the technical and/or human means to solve the problem, in collaboration with the department managers.
4. Manage the process of capability improvement activity project. In collaboration with the global SME team, establishes and implements the studies, analyses and actions necessary to improve the capability of manufacturing processes.
5. Validation / Revalidation: Develop, plan, follow and guide the people involved in the company's validation program in accordance with the local requirements and using the validation templates available on the Intrawest.
6. Manage the teams’ performance, conduct performance reviews, recruit team, put in place training and development plans together with Learning and Development, addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

• Master's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Applied Sciences required.

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years Experience in team management, project management, IT, statistical tools, quality, Lean tools required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• English skills.
• Knowledge of large-scale manufacturing (cost, lead time).
• Knowledge of the different processes implemented in the plant.
• Analytical skills.
• Leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

License and Certifications

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.

Additional Requirements

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 order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. 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.