Production Lead Molding

Job Summary

In this role, you will self-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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid and direct 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.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workstation and environment at all times.
• Establish team objectives and measurements for production, calculate and compare production results with daily production reports, and enter results in ERP system.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure variety of production necessities such as; documentation, labeling, packaging, part quality, equipment control(s) are set and functioning correctly, and line purges are completed for changes in production and/or customer specifications.
• Coordinate with the other Production Leads and Shift Supervisor on all production and personnel matters as needed to meet work objectives.
• Lead continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste within the production environment.
• Follow all applicable SOPs, GMPs, and DOIs.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Conform to and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
• Comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• May be required to work mandatory overtime and/or irregular hours and/or on irregular days to complete assignments and meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience, ideally in manufacturing and/or clean room environment
• Experience in plastics injection molding as a competent operator/inspector, preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills- Microsoft Office
• Experience with cGMP practices, ISO, and medical device manufacturing
• Experience supervising others.

License and Certifications

• Not specified

Physical Requirements

• Not specified

Additional Requirements

• Not specified

What We Offer

• Shift: Not specified
• Additional Information: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. fosters an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. The company does 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.