West Pharmaceutical Services · 5 hours ago
Sr Manager, Supply Chain
Kinston, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives and has a rich history in the healthcare industry. The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain will oversee procurement, warehousing, and planning at the Kinston, NC location, developing strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and ensure the smooth movement of materials and goods.
BiotechnologyHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Define and implement comprehensive strategies for all aspects of the Kinston site to reduce costs, mitigate risk, improve quality, shorten lead times and reduce inventories
Provide exceptional leadership to the Supply Chain team
Create structure, develop personnel, give direction, integrate/leverage global capabilities, and hold team members accountable
Collaborate with Management, Engineering and Operations to improve Product Lifecycle Management. Spearhead initiatives to introduce products on time, on budget and in full
Challenge existing suppliers and seek out future potential supply partners
Continuously develop/enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes. Implement industry’s best practices for forecasting, sourcing, risk mitigation, inventory and vendor management
Support the GMP efforts in the plant as they relate to the facility
Ensure that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed
Serve as a member of the site leadership team and participate in the decision-making process
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Must have extensive prior supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Must have at least 5 year of experience in a manager or senior manager level role
Must have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within Supply Chain
Must have extensive experience with capital expenditure and project related work
Must be able to communicate effectively with others (both verbally and in writing)
Must be able to effectively use SAP, MS Project, and MS Office programs such Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must possess good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Prefer effective organizational, troubleshooting, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of the principles of electricity, electronics, mechanical and plant operating systems
Must be able to read blueprints & schematic drawings; knowledge of such items as plant systems and related equipment/utilities appropriate to this role
Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
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Annette Favorite
Sr. Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-12-06
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