Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

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.

This role is fully onsite in Williamsport, PA. Candidates applying must be located within a 50-mile commutable radius of the job location.

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 Advanced Manufacturing, Product packaging, and product rework / distribution as needed. Responsible for Safety, accountable for adherence to procedures / quality, production, maintenance, 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 safety and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot problems arising on the shop floor as it relates to Advanced Manufacturing operations / products, in conjunction with quality standards for throughput and yields with the appropriate engineering support from Engineering functions within the value stream.
• Maintain close observation of orders to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule / staffing requirements.
• Promote and support site initiatives including safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret & apply all policies, practices and procedures among plant team members.
• Recommend and implement measures to motivate team members and to encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety and efficiency.
• Routinely evaluate team member performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel team members for performance, attendance and behavior. Participate in the resolution of team members relations issues.
• Review and approve work time in the appropriate timekeeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each team member 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 Safety regulations, OSHA, SOPs, and cGMP are followed.
• Perform routine visual inspection of work areas for unusual occurrences, safety hazards, housekeeping, work space organization and generate work orders where appropriate.
• Network with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
• Actively participate in site wide Safety Committee Team / projects.
• Conforms with and abides by all laws, regulations, safety rules, policies, and work procedures, and all instructions.
• Participate in special project teams as assigned.

Education

Work Experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

10% : Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs / 9kg of force frequently, and / or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

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 and / or drug screening.