Lean Manufacturing Supervisor

West Pharmaceutical Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production activities and staff, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to SOPs, and continuous improvement through lean initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a technical or business-related bachelor's degree and at least five years of manufacturing experience, with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to coach teams and manage performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment required.
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Able to comply with company safety and quality policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production activities at economical cost while maintaining quality.
• Create short-interval production schedules and ensure timely communication of events.
• Promote site safety programs, lean initiatives, and training programs.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

SPC applications

SOP awareness

Lean Sigma

Safety compliance

Quality policy compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical or business-related field

Tools

SPC software

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production activities and staff, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to SOPs, and continuous improvement through lean initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a technical or business-related bachelor's degree and at least five years of manufacturing experience, with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to coach teams and manage performance.