Production Lead - Fixed Term Contract

This is a fully onsite position. No relocation is provided for this opportunity

This position will work a 12-hour shift on a 4-3-3-4 schedule from 5:30 AM/PM - 6:00AM/PM

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

In this role, you will direct operators with good leadership skills and the ability to assist the Production Shift Supervisor in the daily scheduling, operation and evaluation of production staff assigned to their work group. Coordinates and/or assists in all materials, production, quality and documentation of raw materials and finished parts with Supervisors, Material Handlers, and Production Engineering. Assists the Supervisor in training, coaching and performance evaluations. Assists as needed in the Supervisor’s absence.

This position is a fixed-term contract projected to last 9 months. The position offers benefits, training, and full time hours.A $1,000 bonus will be offered at 12 & 24 weeks for those that complete these milestone dates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists and directs the activities and resources of daily production assigned to the work group including: interviewing, work assignments, break scheduling and relief, and shipping and packing label generation.
• Establishes team objectives and measurements for production, calculates and compares production results with daily production reports, and enters results in ERP system.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure a variety of production necessities such as: documentation, labeling, packaging, part quality, equipment controls are set and functioning correctly, and line purges are completed for changes in production and/or customer specifications.
• Coordinates with the other Production Leads and Shift Supervisor on all production and personnel matters as needed to meet work objectives.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment. Identify and resolve potential safety hazards.
• Lead continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste within the production environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED required.

• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in plastics injection molding as a competent operator/inspector.
• Experience supervising others.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.

• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.

• If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.

• Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.

• The ability to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds for manufacturing positions or 30 pounds for administrative positions is required.

Travel Requirements

• None: No travel required

What We Offer

• No relocation is provided for this opportunity
• Sponsorship is not provided for this opportunity
• This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days per week

Shift

• Shift 1 (Days): Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, E/O Wednesday
• Shift 2 (Nights): Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, E/O Saturday
• Shift 3 (Days): Thursday, Friday, Saturday, E/O Wednesday
• Shift 4 (Nights): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, E/O Saturday

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.