Description
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
To define the strategic intent for the St Austell Process Engineering Function and contribute to the STA entity strategy.
To effectively manage the St Austell Process Engineering to ensure that the function delivers to time, cost, and quality in all activities.
To be accountable for all operational excellence activities within STA.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Measure and control functional costs and resources within agreed budgets to ensure the business is fully supported.
Responsible for driving continuous improvements through the use of lean six sigma tools.
To monitor and measure STA operational excellence.
Lead and participate in appropriate projects, product and process development.
Define departmental objectives in line with business goals.
Responsible for coordinating the introduction of new products.
Responsible for coordinating customer product transfers.
Effectively manage the process engineering team to ensure effective service delivery.
Ensure functional legislative compliance.
Provide effective processes to the production department to ensure a quality and cost-effective product is produced on time.
Ensure all customer validation requirements are met within expectations.
Be an active member of the customer-facing operational team.
Health, Safety & Environment
Lead by example and get involved to ensure the overall implementation of the Safety Leadership Statement and to maintain its ongoing effectiveness.
Hold the overall responsibility for safety, health, and welfare at work of employees, visitors, and contractors.
Create a safe and healthy workplace where employees are motivated and energized to do their best each day and return safely to their families after work.
Have a sufficient number of resources in place: HSE Leader, plus Safety Representatives within each department, Occupational Health Physician (where legally required), First Aiders, Emergency Response Resources.
Support the Plant Health and Safety Committee and ensure it is actively involved in discussions, planning, decisions, and actions regarding health and safety at work.
Manage and conduct work activities in such a way as to ensure the safety, health, and welfare at work of the employees.
Establish a performance feedback and reward system to hold people accountable for safety and to recognize/reward safe behaviors.
Ensure that employees are not subject to retaliation if they report safety issues within the site or raise concerns through West's Compliance and Ethics Helpline.
Establish comprehensive HSE Objectives/Goals/Targets/Plans, which are documented, measured, and communicated.
Ensure each department has defined departmental goals and action plans which are consistent with the site targets.
Each Employee Has The Following Responsibilities
Take reasonable care for their own safety, health, and welfare and that of any other person, who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions while at work.
Work in a safe manner and stay alert, in order to avoid injury to themselves or other employees.
Follow all safety rules and requirements and provide feedback to co-workers working unsafely.
Use any personal protective equipment or clothing, suitable appliance, equipment, or other means for securing his/her safety, health, and welfare while at work.
Each employee will attend and follow training required by West.
Quality
The job holder is aware of his/her special responsibility for quality according to the company's quality policy and conducts his/her activities in accordance with the company quality policy at all times.
Comply with company cGMP regulations.
Accurately record all details as required on company documents.
Undertake all necessary training and re-training to be able to undertake all aspects of the job.
Qualifications/ Skills/ Abilities
Minimum
Educated to university degree level.
Six Sigma Green Belt.
ILM Level 5 or equivalent.
Desirable
Six Sigma Black Belt.
ILM level 7 or equivalent.
APM or equivalent qualification.
Competencies & Authorities
Experience of process engineering in a manufacturing environment.
Experience of working in a matrix management environment.
Experience in managing a team.
Experience in setting and managing budgets.
Project Management experience.
Experience in validation and change control.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Team Player.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Able to develop effective working relationships.
Able to work independently and autonomously.
Demonstrates a can-do attitude.
Able to coach and develop people.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
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.
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