Title: Sr, Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

Requisition ID: 68136

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Location:

Cidra, Puerto Rico, US

Department: Supply Chain

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

In this role, you will plan and prepare production schedules for the manufacture of device components for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. Analyze production specifications, plant capacity data, and determine manufacturing processes, tools, and other resource requirements. Plan and schedule workflow for production according to established manufacturing capability and lead times. Plan sequence of production, sterilization, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers. Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects. Expedite operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment. Prepare purchase orders to obtain materials required in processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure timely manufacturing and shipment of all assigned products, and monitoring activities of all process related functions.
Monitor production performance vs. plant and division goals, providing timely feedback to appropriate personnel.
Utilize SAP, shop floor systems, Excel, and other information systems in the scheduling and planning of manufactured products.
Advise marketing and manufacturing groups of anticipated problems and develop alternatives to ensure effective disposition of delivery related problems.
Become involved with process improvement projects as needed.
Backup various supply chain and planning positions and responsibilities as needed.
Coordinate purchasing of raw materials to support manufacturing efforts.
Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
Prepare purchase orders or bid requests.
Monitor progress of open purchase orders
Analyze material shortages/overages regularly and determines optimal inventory levels.
Review bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Analyze materials that are high value, critical to the process, and have a short shelf life.
Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or relevant field required

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years 5 – 8 years prior experience required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented with exceptional time management and multi-tasking ability.
Proven ability to develop reports and analyze data to initiate problem solving.
Must be analytical and data driven in the decision-making process.
Excellent interpersonal, writing, speaking, coordinating and organizational skills.
Must be able to perform well under pressure.
Must be a team player with ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and follow-up on requests.
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
Minimum 1 year of production planning experience using advanced MRP system within a manufacturing environment
Experience with SAP

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet. The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds for manufacturing positions or 30 pounds for administrative positions is required.

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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. 