Title:  Supervisor Mechanical Shopfloor (m/f/d)

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.  

Location: Eschweiler, NRW, Germany

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

Number of Direct Reports: approx. 4

Contract Terms: Full-time, permanent

Travel Requirement: Up to 5%

Start Date: Immediate

Contact Person: Katharina Steffens

Your main tasks:

• Disciplinary and technical leadership of the mechanical workshop at the Eschweiler site
• Introduction and implementation of modern maintenance strategies, taking into account company goals and structure
• Further development of the mechanical workshop in terms of TPM
• Ensuring timely execution of required inspections
• Strategic advancement of the mechanical workshop in areas like Lean and Six Sigma
• Responsibility for safety and health protection
• Participation in project work in collaboration with specialized departments and external companies
• Conducting and instigating risk assessments
• Creation of statistics and presentations
• Organization, supervision, and monitoring of external companies
• Adherence to safety, GMP, material, scheduling, and cost objectives

Your Profile:

• Completed vocational training in industrial mechanics with advanced training as a technician or master craftsman, or a comparable qualification
• Long-term experience in a manufacturing company in maintenance
• Experience in the technical and disciplinary leadership of employees
• Proficiency with MS Office and good knowledge of AutoCAD, PLC programs, and SAP
• Good knowledge of GMP and ISO, as well as experience in project participation
• Good English skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as a hands-on mentality and customer orientation
• High sense of responsibility, flexibility, and reliability

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.