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 you will be responsible for Material Master set ups relevant to Waterford Supply Chain, whilst reviewing and maintaining the site medium- long term horizon planning. Working with cross functional teams you will ensure all master data is accurate and set up in a timely manner ensuring any New Product Introductions are coordinated and tracked from initial set up through to production. You will continually review the level loading of production volumes ensuring all customer orders are scheduled in sequence to meet required shipping dates.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
* Set Up Material Master, BOM, Recipe and Shop Floor System for all Finished Goods as per the Promenta process.
* Set up Material Master for SFGs, Raw Materials and Consumables as per the Promenta process.
* Complete New Item Checklists for all new items scheduled for production for the initial production run.
* Maintain alternate production versions of Material Master Data where necessary for envision product
* Ensure Master Data is set up to print customer item number on product labels where required.
* Maintain Recipe Templates for different Process Types – RS, RU, Gamma, RU only etc.
* Proactively liaise with Data Governance and I.T. to solve Master Data issues.
* Maintain and publish relevant KPIs as required
* Create, develop and analyse SAP BI Reports to support key decisions within Supply chain dept.
* Maintain Power BI dashboard - extracting data as per business perspective to improve the business process.
* Ensure Resources are set up correctly. Maintain Pooled Resources where required
* Coordinate a cross-functional team to review, once per year and as a project, all parameters, routings, and standard costs for every SKU.
* Liaise with Data Governance for Mass Upload requests.
* Work with site stakeholders on New Product Implementation tracking the SKUs from set up to production.
* Planning Responsibilities:
* Plan and execute master production schedule – COOISPI, co-ordinating with global planning and plant supply chain to monitor adherence to the plan.
* Lead the planning process for the sheeting area
* Ensure customer orders are scheduled correctly in line with shipping schedule, identify any potential scheduling constraints level loading production as required.
* Review and monitor weekly absorption adherence
* Support printing of batch cards when required
* Update relevant SOIs in relation to the current processes
* 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*
* 3rd Level qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar
* 5+ years in a similar role ideally within a pharmaceutical or medical device environment.
* SAP experience required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
* Detail orientated and self-motivated.
* Experience in Project coordination
* Ability to prioritize and respond timely to changing requirements, and to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately.
* Good organizational, facilitation and excellent communication skills both written and oral required.
* Knowledge of computer software MS office; Word, Excel.
*Travel Requirements*
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
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.