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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?\nThere’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.\nWe 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.\nJob Summary\nIn this role, you will organize, coordinate, or perform modifications, validations, and enhacements of processes and equipment to ensure safety, maximum yields, quality, cost effectiveness and throughput of our processes. This role will primarily focus on the processes surrounding mixing and extrusion of rubber.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nLead assigned process improvement projects.\nPlan, schedule, or perform projects within the approved time schedules and budgets.\nGuide, coordinate, or perform modifications, improvements or validations of existing or new formulations/products, processes and equipment.\nEnsure that all projects and activities are in compliance with local, regional and best practice requirements on HSE and meet other applicable authority requirements. All internal change control procedures include,e.g. adequate risk assessment / FMEA are to be followed strictly.\nSupport product transfer projects between plants from a process standpoint as assigned.\nSupport & Manage process or technology transfer projects between plants from a process standpoint as assigned.\nSupport new and experimental development activities.\nSupport projects and initiatives stemming from the Global Process Engineering team.\nSupport/lead Operations Excellence lean and continuous improvement activities.\nReview procedures to ensure they reflect the most effective means and contain the most current and correct information.\nMaintain Process engineering records and documents as required.\nGather and evaluate in-process control date (CPP graphs, rheological data, etc.) in order to support process improvements and ensure the process Quality.\nInitiate, support, execute CAPA and other quality initiatives.\nEnsure compliance with cGMPs, FDA and other regulations as necessary.\nPrepare reports as may be required on a routine basis or on demand within establish deadlines.\nSafeguard confidential information.\nMaintain effective team member relations.\nPerforms other duties as assigned based on business needs.\nConforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction and all safety rules.\nOther duties as assigned.\nEducation\nBachelor's Degree Engineering required.\nWork Experience\nMinimum 3 years experience or similar job experience within the manufacturing industry.\nAbility to assert technical solutions and standards.\nSelf-motivated, results and solution-oriented personality.\nMust have excellent written and vebal skills.\nExcellent interpersonal skills: good team player and individual contributor.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nGood knowledge of LEAN and 6 sigma manufacturing principles: minimum 6 sigma green belt.\nWorking knowledge of SPC and Minitab software.\nKnowledge of cGMP manufacturing, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing.\nAbility of authorizing/revising SOIs, SOPs and validation documents.\nAble to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.\nAble to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.\nAble to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.\nLicense and Certifications\nManufacturingSix Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred.\nTravel Requirements\n5%: Up to 13 business days per year\nPhysical Requirements\nMedium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.\nAdditional Requirements\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see and use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (ie phones, computers, copies, etc.).\nSitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.\nThe ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 40 pounds.\nThe employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, industrial odros, smells and dust or powders.\nThe employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and or equipment.\nThe employee occasionally works in clean room environments requiring special gowning and training to operate in these environments.\nThe noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. The noise level in the manufacturing work environment is moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required as posted in the manufacturing work environment.\nJob requires mental skill or ability such as communication, decision making (sometimes quick), interpreting data, reading, or writing, organization, problem solving, understand direction, etc.\nMust follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws.\nWhat We Offer\nCommunity Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.\nContinuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO):\nFlexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.\nGlobal Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.\nInclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion-where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.\nRecognition & Rewards:\nPerformance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.\nWest 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 . 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