Title: Team Lead Production (weekend shift)

Requisition ID: 75668

Date: Sep 4, 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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Team Leader on the weekends for our site in Horsens. Here, you will become part of a strong community where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key values.

As Team Leader, you will be responsible for the daily management and coordination of approximately 30 hourly employees in our Lining/Westar department on the weekend shift. You will play a key role in ensuring stable operations, high quality, and the continued development of our production processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leading and actively participating in daily board meetings
Ensuring high productivity and quality, as well as handling unforeseen incidents and implementing corrective actions
Managing administrative tasks such as ordering consumables and following up on employee time records
Promoting continuous improvements using LEAN principles and ensuring efficient changeovers
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and conduct policies
Working closely with engineers and maintenance regarding equipment optimization
Participating in cross-functional collaboration with other departments and projects

Education

Technical or production-related vocational education—for example as a production technologist, marine engineer, or equivalent

Work Experience

Experience from a manufacturing environment, preferably with knowledge of GMP and LEAN
Documented experience in people management within a manufacturing company

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong communication and collaboration skills—in both Danish and English
Motivate and develop employees through appreciative leadership
Thrive in a dynamic environment with many parallel tasks
Solution-oriented, flexible, and take responsibility for creating results

What We Offer

With us, you will become part of a management team consisting of five experienced and ambitious colleagues who work closely together to develop employees, processes, and results.

We offer an attractive compensation package and good employee benefits, including:

Competitive base salary, bonus scheme, and pension
5 weeks of vacation + 1 additional week of paid holiday
Health and dental insurance
An active employee association with social events throughout the year

You will also have the opportunity for personal and professional development in a growing company—where your efforts have a direct impact on products that save and improve lives around the world.

Pay Transparency:

The annual base salary for this position is kr634,300.00. 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.