Maintenance SupervisorAt 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 your 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 SummaryIn this role the job holder is a Subject Matter Expert responsible for leading and/or supporting technical engineering projects.
Projects will be executed in accordance with internal processes and procedures and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations with internal and external partners and the position holder may have people management responsibilities.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManaging, planning and supporting technical projectsEnsuring projects are completed in a safe and timely mannerOverseeing equipment repairs leading the Maintenance team through root cause investigationsActing as a last escalation point for maintenance troubleshoots before they are escalated to the Engineering teamWorking with Engineering in the manufacture and start-up of new equipment, lead Maintenance in SAT completionMaintaining machine and equipment drawings as neededWorking with Engineering to ensure plant is in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulationsDocumentation in West project management system, monitoring and regular reporting on budget and project status of assigned projectsInterface the technical clarification with internal stakeholders, external planners as well as suppliersWorking with HSE and engineering to ensure equipment meets OSHA requirementsParticipate in incident investigations, FMEA's, and direct completion of corrective actionsExamine See-Do-Say and Continuous Improvement ideas for feasibility, and coordinate completion of chosen ideasRoutinely evaluates and reviews employee performance and documents substandard behaviorAssumes responsibility for material purchasing as requiredProvides assistance and makes recommendations to other Company facilities as requiredAssist MPII program as requiredPromotes and supports a Lean environment within the facilityParticipate in validation activities as needed, in facility or off-sitePerforms other duties as required and/or assignedMay have organizational and personnel management of employeesEducationAssociate's Degree Engineering required or Engineering diploma required or Formal trade school, vocational training or equivalent experience preferred or Bachelor's Degree Engineering preferredWork ExperienceMinimum 5 years Progressive maintenance and leadership experience may be substituted for educational requirements. required and Experience with FDA regulations in relation to Facilities, Maintenance and Equipment repair required and Experience in plastic injection and or medical device manufacturing preferred Experience in managing projects required Experience with automation systems requiredPreferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to direct department personnel in all relevant safety requirements related to work standards and equipment requirements Understand and direct department personnel in all relevant quality requirements as per the company quality policy Understand all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description Support and contribute to Lean programs and activities towards delivery of the plant targets Understanding of facility and production equipment Understand how to read various schematics, including pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical Ability to troubleshoot facility and production equipment issues, and direct maintenance personnel in same activities Ability to present complex issues in a cromprehensible manner Process-oriented thinking in combination with a structured, independent and implementation-oriented way of workingLicense and Certificationscertification in one or more of the key building trades. preferredTravel Requirements10%: Up to 26 business days per yearPhysical RequirementsSedentary-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 RequirementsList one of the physical demand options with its description from the Job Description Guidance documentation (Very Heavy, Heavy, Medium, Light, Sedentary) List any mental requirementsWest 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.