Title: Production Planning Manager

Requisition ID: 74718

Date: Jun 23, 2026

Location:

Ra'anana, ISR, IL

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 hybrid role, this individual will manage and direct all West IL planning activities including subcon sites planning, OTIF and cutomers related issues. The role include all export shipments monitoring and partnering with West logistics providers on a daily basis. Planning mgr will set working processes and enhance improvments and will play a key pivotal role in our supply chain department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and implements policies and procedures for production operations
Plans, examines, analyzes, and evaluates production operations
Manage Supply Chain KPIs as OTIF,OTD, Subcon performance and lead Suppliers QBRs meetings
Establish and maintain long term capacity model
Prepares planning and production reports, reviews operating and financial data and makes recommendations for improvements
Adress planning issues and be supply chain point of contact for customer complaints
Act as the Supply Chain focal point for for all NPI/ECOs issues and plan ahead acitvities with QA/RA/Eng/RD

Education

BA/BSc in Industrial Engineering/Economics required, or relative experience in lieu of degree will be considered
MBA is a plus

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years in managerial positions in med device/pharmaceutical services, manufacturing or similar industry required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to manage projects in a matrix structure
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent Interpersonal communication.
Ability to work independently self-directed.
Analytical problem-solving skills.
Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-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.

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. 

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