West Pharmaceutical Services · 1 day ago
Senior Facilities Manager
US Arizona Rockford
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives through innovative healthcare solutions. The Senior Facilities Manager will lead and manage facility activities across the Arizona CM network, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
In support of an innovative / continuous improvement work environment, leads and manages a high performing team to deliver against defined business goals, objectives, and key performance indicators
Ensures the overall safety and welfare for all employees and stakeholders across the Arizona network
Prioritizes the development of talent, including performance management and succession planning
Ensures compliance against GMP, facility technical standards, local building codes, regulations and safety standards are delivered and sustained
Ensures effective and compliant maintenance programs are developed and sustained including a culture of ongoing optimization and continuous improvement
Assumes overall responsibility for the management of building, equipment, and grounds. Maintain relevant files, drawings, and records as appropriate
Manages the team of technicians, mechanics, and support staff required to maintain the facility and equipment to required standards of availability, cleanliness, and order
Manage capital and non-capital projects to improve capacity, quality, efficiency, utilization and safety
Prepare PERs as appropriate. Responsible for 5-year capital plan and forecasting as well as departmental budget
Accountable for the development, approval and compliant execution of CAPEX budgets and forecasts
Champions and sponsors the highest levels of facility standards across the Arizona network of manufacturing sites / buildings e.g. security, safety, 6S
Works closely with global facilities and peers as a technical expert and leader who supports and implements best practices
Fosters and encourages global shared learnings e.g., technology best practices, resource rotations, Operational Excellence / Lean etc
Establishes and oversees budgets, plans, policies, and programs that will effectively implement the business strategies and objectives
Liaises and collaborates with other sites and global leaders to ensure strategies, plans, and activities are integrated and aligned with the overall corporate objectives
Develops and maintains solid working relationships with the community, government agencies, and customers
Conforms with and abides by all laws, regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Science or Engineering degree)
Must have at least 10 years' senior management experience, preferably with multi-site accountability
Track record of high performance preferably in a Medical Devices / Drug packaging Contract manufacturing environment
Must have deep technical understanding of Facilities and Utilities management
Strong track record of innovation or driving transformational projects through to completion
Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels in the organization
Demonstrated ability to embrace and drive change within a mature, global matrixed function
Demonstrated ability to motivate people – mobilizing resources to work together with a shared sense of mission
Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and grow talent, build organizational capabilities
Previous role with strong customer interaction and demonstrated ability to build strong customer partnerships
Demonstrated ability to work in a high-growth or transformational environment
Must be able to tolerate heat and industrial odors/smells on a frequent basis
Must be able to work in required attire including pharma goggles, hood, gowning and gloves, etc
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is always required
Must follow and comply with Plant's Dress and Hygiene Code
Must be able to go onto the manufacturing floor and participate in weekly Gemba walks
Preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software and project management software
Advanced working knowledge of maintenance Systems
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Transformation and complex change management experience within Medical Devices / Drug Packaging Contract manufacturing environment
Ideally Lean / Six Sigma Blackbelt
Must have extensive experience with capital expenditure and project related work
Prefer effective organizational, trouble-shooting, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Must be able to communicate effectively with others (both verbally and in writing)
Must be able to effectively use AutoCAD, MS Project, and MS Office programs such Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must possess good negotiation and conflict resolution 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
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
Bernard Birkett
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer,
Recent News
2025-12-06
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