Title: Junior Production Planner

Requisition ID: 68830

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Location:

Waterford, Munster, IE

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

Prepare and maintain production schedules, planning documents and reports. Ensure customer orders are scheduled on time to meet confirmed shipment dates. Create and maintain clear lines of communication between the supply chain and operational functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Scheduling of customer orders
Printing of batch cards
Creation and maintenance of production schedules and reports
Coordinate activities within cross functional team through planning meetings and communica-tion to ensure all team members are aligned
Liaise with Materials co-ordinator with any Materials related queries re SFG and direct material inventory required to support production schedule.
Identify any potential scheduling constraints that could impact the customer
Maintain, analyses and publish KPI's relevant to business unit & department as appropriate.
Support all continuous improvement activities
Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
Other duties as assigned.

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or business-related discipline.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft application's specifically, Excel, PowerPoint & Word.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1-2 years in a Supply Chain or Production Operations function
Ideal candidates would typically have 1-2 years prior work experience in the Bio Pharmaceutical /Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industries.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements would be an advantage
Experience of ERP system eg SAP or MES is preferable
Excellent planning & analytical skills are required.
Demonstrated experiences of problem solving and process improvements
Self-motivated, results- and solution-oriented personality
Strong competence in IT.

Travel

Travel up to 5% 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 and/or drug screening. 