Title: Team Lead Punshing

Requisition ID: 74713

Date: Jun 18, 2026

Location:

Horsens, DK, DK

Department: Operations

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.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite.

Job Summary

Do you want to be in charge of our punching shop and ensure stable operation in a GMP-regulated production, where quality and patient safety are paramount?

At West Pharmaceutical Services Danmark ApS in Horsens, we are looking for a Team Leader for our punching shop with responsibility for employees on day, evening, night and weekend shifts. You will play a central role in ensuring that our production meets the highest GMP and quality requirements - while developing and motivating your employees in everyday life.
As a Team Leader for the Punching Shop, you will have overall management responsibility for the employees across all shifts. You will ensure uniform management, clear expectations and high quality - regardless of the time of day the production runs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Personnel management and development of employees on day, evening, night and weekend shifts
Ensuring full GMP compliance and documentation discipline
Responsibility for stable operations, delivery reliability and quality goals
Active participation in board meetings and performance follow-up
Handling of deviations, CAPA and continuous improvements
Drive LEAN initiatives and ensure standardized workflows
Close collaboration with QA, Engineering, maintenance and planning
Ensure high safety standards and compliance with internal policies
You will be a key person in creating structure, direction and commitment in a department with high complexity and clear regulatory requirements

Education

You can have a technical or production background - but most importantly your ability to lead people

Work Experience

Have experience from a production environment - preferably GMP-regulated
Have management experience or are a young, ambitious leader with a proven talent for creating followership

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Have strong human skills and natural authority
Clear, structured and consistent management style
Balance operations, quality and employee well-being
Communicate clearly in Danish and English

What we offer

You will become part of a professional management team in production, where collaboration, sparring and development are in focus
Competitive salary package incl. pension and bonus
5 weeks vacation + 1 week off
Health and dental insurance
Active staff association
Good development opportunities in a global company

Pay Transparency:

The annual base salary range for this position is kr559,200.00 - kr695,100.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.