Title: OPEX Engineer

Requisition ID: 74913

Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location:

Jurong, SG, SG

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.

Job Summary

In this role, the position holder will take responsibility to deploy and execute lean management and continuous improvement initiatives at the Singapore site and in achieving the plant's objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and implement lean deployment & structured continuous Improvements e.g.: Kaizen, DMAIC, VSM, 5S, SMED), monitor to track progress and ensure sustainability of results.
Provide technical advice and analytical support for site-level projects and solutions through facilitation of workshops using Lean and Six sigma methodologies.
Develop and maintain dashboards (Power BI / Excel) to track KPIs and operational performance, to analyze and identify improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with Automation, Digital & Technology stakeholders to implement digitalization, including data visibility enhancement and reporting efficiency.
Promote Lean culture and continuous improvement mindset within operational teams.
Support and lead cross-functional teams in cost saving activities, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
Meet Auditor’s requirements by ensuring Lean standards execution and ensure lean process flow documentations are properly maintained.
Verify and validate new lean process concepts and measure post-implementation results (Eg: Cell manufacturing).
Other tasks assigned by the manager.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.

Work Experience

3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Lean Management or Six Sigma in a manufacturing or highly regulated environment.
Foundational knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred).
Proficiency in - Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modeling), Power BI or equivalent visualization tools, SAP (basic functional knowledge)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good understanding of process mapping and statistical analysis tools.
Digital mindset with interest in automation and data-driven decision making.
Strong in communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
Structured, disciplined, and results oriented.
Good planning and organizational skills.

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Additional Requirements

Able to work in fast-paced environment.
Mental capacity to manage multiple priorities.

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.