Director, Elastomers & Primary Containment Capital Management
This is a hybrid position requiring the employee to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Capital Prioritization and Management :
- Ensure budget and strategic plan capital alignments are completed for EPC.
- Develop and support capital plans focused on large-scale programs and projects.
- Lead the development of asset management plans to include site facility plans and asset replacement plans.
- Manage the execution of capital plans by leading site review meetings and operation management meetings.
- Review project plans to ensure alignment with Global Engineering and Finance guidelines. Project plans also must be aligned with capital budgets and forecasts.
Project and Capital Database Management :
Maintain an EPC project database ensuring all prioritizations are met and managed efficiently.Regularly update and monitor the execution of capital forecasting to meet annual spending requirements.PER Review and Forecasting :
Establish and lead PER reviews for EPC, ensuring KPIs such as ROIC, timeline, and payback periods are embedded and reviewed before management oversight.Develop comprehensive site forecasts for future project needs in collaboration with site and global engineering teams.Collaborate with Finance to manage CAPEX for EPC.Other duties as assignedEducation
Bachelor's degree with preference in EngineeringWork Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience; preference forGood understanding of general manufacturing and related project managementStrong expertise of tools like Excel and MS Project.Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
8-10 years' experience in managing all aspects of complex technical projects to include analytics and schedulingStrong capability to manage through influence and across functionsStrong leadership and strategic thinking, global mindset; anticipates risks, can successfully navigate ambiguityHigh sense for the business; strong business acumenStrong coordination and Project Management skillsEngages others, builds relationships, and creates networks outside team. Checks in with different people to understand the bigger picture.Ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective action solutions. Follows through on actions.Is curious, agile, engages in new experiences and looks for different perspectivesAble to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job DescriptionSupport and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set targetAble to comply with the company's safety policy at all timesAble to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.Travel Requirements
10% : Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs / 4kgs of force occasionally, and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
Proven ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentMake independent and sound judgments.Multitask, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.Excellent communicator with ability to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts and ambiguity.Use written and verbal communication skills effectively.Read and interpret data, information and documents to analyze and solve problems.Learn and apply new information and new skills.West 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 Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and / or a pre-employment drug screening.