Production Team Leader

West Pharmaceutical Services; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Williamsport, PA is seeking a skilled production lead to assist the Production Supervisor with daily operations of the Direct Labor Department.

You will coordinate weekend shifts, prepare shift-change papers in Excel, and ensure adherence to GMP and 5S standards on the production floor. The role requires 5 years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a lead position, plus strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have at least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Must have at least 2 years of Lead experience.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Supervisor in daily operations of Direct Labor Department.
• Coordinate weekend workforce activities.
• Use Excel to prepare shift change papers and review for accuracy.
• Utilize SAP for inventory checks and material locating.
• Maintain ISO 13485:2016 documentation and 5S procedures.
• Train new hires and certify on procedures.
• Monitor production floor and support all activities.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Verbal reasoning

Numeracy

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Organization

Computer basics

PPE compliance

Confidential information

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Kronos

Intouch

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Assists the Production Supervisor in the daily operations of the Direct Labor Department. Coordinates all activities of the weekend workforce. In addition, this position requires performing all essential duties for all direct labor positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take over information at shift change, using Excel to prepare shift change papers.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintenance tasks on molding and finishing equipment as directed.
• Utilize Intouch for production scheduling, tracking, and capturing data.
• Prepare production shop packets and labels.
• Review completed shop packets for accuracy.
• Issue non-conforming material reports when defective lining material, bags, etc. are found.
• Basic use of SAP: checking inventory balances, locating products and materials.
• Responsible for Central Stores activities as needed.
• Conditional Release Procedure - S.O.I. 13.3.2.
• Maintain a routine presence on the production floor to monitor and support all activities.
• Give break(s) as required.
• Work on special projects as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Monitor alarm systems for the facility and facilitate emergency response activities as designated.
• Accident response, reporting, and investigation.
• Ensure policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Report and document incidents.
• Edit Kronos.
• Contact department managers if circumstances arise that require their input.
• Train new hires in job functions in addition to certifying on procedures.
• Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
• Maintain methods/procedures and all supporting documentation to meet the requirements of Quality Systems ISO 13485:2016.
• Performs additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

Education

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Work Experience

• Must have at least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Must have at least 2 years of Lead experience.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements would be an advantage.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exhibits qualities of a leader, owning the responsibility and desiring to help the department to meet its goals.
• Work in a manner that promotes good working relationships throughout the department.
• Safeguard all corporate or plant confidential information.
• Must have good verbal reasoning, numerate ability and mechanical aptitude skills.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of a computer.
• Must be willing to work in a controlled environment, which involves the wearing of a gown, cap and relevant personal protective equipment.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

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

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening, where permitted by law.