Production Lead Assembly

West Pharmaceutical Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Tempe is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to direct and supervise operations production processes and personnel within injection molding and automation assembly areas. You will ensure adherence to SOPs, cGMP, OSHA, and safety while meeting schedules and maintaining product quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience, and preferred SAP exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical or business field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience with SAP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift personnel in manufacturing to meet quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot shop floor issues relating to injection molding quality and automation systems with engineering support.
• Monitor orders and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Promote safety, lean initiatives, and training programs across the plant.
• Coach and develop employees; manage attendance and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Plan, direct, and supervise operations production processes and personnel within the proprietary product value streams in Operations, under the appropriate guidance and leadership. Operations include Injection Molding Machines and Automation Assembly Equipment related processes. Responsible and accountable for adherence to procedures, quality, production, maintenance, safety and schedules on assigned shifts; promote effective team member/Company relations to help improve team engagement, customer service and Company profits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise shift personnel in the manufacture of customer products consistent with high quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot problems arising on the shop floor as it relates to injection molding product quality and automation systems for throughput and yields with the appropriate engineering support from Engineering functions within the value stream / business unit.
• Maintain close observation of orders to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule.
• Promote and support site initiatives including safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret and apply all policies, practices and procedures among plant employees.
• Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees and to encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety and efficiency.
• Routinely evaluate employee performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel employees for performance, attendance and behavior. Participate in the resolution of employee relations issues.
• Review and approve work time in the appropriate timekeeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each employee has worked.
• Adjust direct labor to support demand and manage available resources to ensure on time production and delivery of customer orders with consistent focus on labor absorption.
• Ensure SOPs, cGMP, OSHA and Safety regulations are followed.
• Perform routine visual inspection of work areas for unusual occurrences, safety hazards, housekeeping, work space organization and generate work orders where appropriate.
• Liaise with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
• Participate in special project teams as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all laws, regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in technical or business required

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience required and
• Experience with SAP systems preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of injection molding / plastics manufacturing and electro – mechanical automated systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes within clean room environment, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills
• Knowledge of and ability to work in appropriate computer programs and applications
• 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

• Health Services\First Aid Certification Certification in First Aid Upon Hire preferred or
• Health Services\Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR Upon Hire preferred

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Additional Requirements

• Manufacturing environment
• Occasionally required to work on different shifts.
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate objects, tools or controls. Frequently required to stand, talk and hear for long periods of time.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities may be needed by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.