Extruding Compounding Lead

RXinsider LTD.; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking an Extruder Operator Lead to supervise the night shift and support the Area Manager. You will oversee extrusion, ensure product meets specs, and maintain safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of cgmp experience, mechanical aptitude, forklift operation, and the ability to train newer operators. You’ll follow SOPs, maintain traceability, and participate in housekeeping and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a cGMP environment.
• Must be able to operate a lift truck.
• Mechanical aptitude with hand tools.
• Team player capable of training others.

Responsibilities

• Extrude quality stock to meet press production specs.
• Set up Dispersion Enhanced Systems with a screen pack and Breaker Plate.
• Load recipes and set up extruders with proper components.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with maintenance.
• Maintain line clearance forms and product traceability.
• Train new or junior operators.
• Operate forklift as needed.
• Follow all safety, SOPs and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

cGMP experience

Mechanical aptitude

Reading calipers

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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 duty of the Extruder Operator Lead is to oversee the work of their shift and provide assistance to the Area Manager and operators throughout the Extruding process to meet an established level of specifications in terms of production, quality and safety.

Duties of this working lead position would include to safely and accurately generate quality stock to established quantity levels for use in the molding process. Team members must have the ability to work with other team members rotating through multiple job functions throughout the day. Ideal candidates are quick thinking and confident to ensure consistent processing and foresight to know the next task required. It is the responsibility of this individual to ensure that product/customer specifications are followed always. Ideal candidates have previous cGMP experience.

It is also the responsibility of this position to ensure the site’s daily performance metrics are met and maintained. The use of good housekeeping practices will be required to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe operational area to produce the expected quality of product established by West.

Shift

• Nights on 2, 2, 3 rotation (C Shift)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Extrude quality stock of enough quantities required to run our molding presses to produce molded parts that meet our customer’s specifications.
• Set up Dispersion Enhanced Systems (DES) with a screen pack and Breaker Plate for formulas to be ran while maintaining traceability for all formulations running on the extruder.
• Load recipe and set up the extruders (Inner rings, Outer Rings, Ring Components) for items to be ran while maintaining the correct weight, length and width of stock.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot equipment related issues that are adversely affecting the unit’s production.
• Request maintenance as required to correct any maintenance issues relating to equipment needing attention.
• Must be able to read a ruler and convert fractions to decimals.
• Must maintain product traceability by coordinating stock and IPO numbers.
• Accurately maintain all required paperwork, including line clearance forms.
• Must be able train and guide the work of new or less experienced operators or support personnel while working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Operate forklift and other material handling devices as needed to bring totes of compounded materials to be extruded to the extrusion area.
• Follow all area, site and/or corporate policies, practices, procedures, and S.O.I.’s without exception including safety items.
• Perform housekeeping duties in assigned area as requested or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, work instructions, and all safety rules.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a cGMP environment or relevant work experience required.
• Must be able to operate a lift truck for material handling.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and be able to use normal tools of the trade.
• Must be willing to work as a team member.
• Must be able to make general decisions within authorized job responsibilities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• Experience in Quality including deviations, containment control, and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA).
• Forklift certification.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.