West Pharmaceutical Services · 1 day ago
Sr Manager, Supply Chain Operations
West Pharmaceutical Services is a company dedicated to improving patient lives and delivering life-saving medicines. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Supply Chain Operations to manage all aspects of the site supply chain function, including procurement, production planning, and warehouse management, while optimizing resources to meet delivery and inventory objectives.
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Responsibilities
Strategically develop production plans in coordination with the Regional Planner/s and direct plant personnel in the execution of the approved plans --- following their review and approval at the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meeting
Directs the teams that develop and executes production, inventory, and material plans
Adheres to monthly S&OP schedule in providing inputs & managing outputs and participates in all required production and supply chain/customer meetings
Collaborates with the regional planner & demand analyst to understand customer demand (inter-company included) and market drivers to facilitate a balancing of capacity (tool, machine and labor), inventory and delivery lead-time in the development of the production plan
Partners with the regional planner to aggregate the plant Master Production Schedule (MPS), incorporate forecast & market demand and develop a production plan (VOLUME)
Implements and oversees vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs
Executes Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) for key resources (tools, machine, labor and material) to establish that the Production Plan is achievable and to recommend the need for additional resources
Works with the strategic supply planner to develop and maintain a program to manage raw material sourcing routine for an optimal balance between inventory, cash flow and transportation cost
Provides strategic direction and guidance in planning for conversations related to purchasing of raw materials
Manages the customer order cycle and communication between plants, headquarters and the customer
Monitors manufacturing lead times and delivery performance to assure targeted customer service levels are being achieved
Provides oversight and strategic leadership on slow moving and obsolete inventory
In the absence of packaged solutions, develops and implements PC/Microsoft based tools
Leads effective product transfer plans and supports database coordinator to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the ERP and MES data
Develops and manages the training, growth, development, and succession planning for the Supply Chain Department
Support and contribute to Lean/Six Sigma programs and activities
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or Business required
Minimum 10 years (Sr Mgr) experience in operational management in the medical device/pharma/plastics injection industry
Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial /cGMP setting
Experience in lean manufacturing systems and costs savings programs which affect company financial and growth plans are Required
Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods
Able to be able to lift and carry various items up to 40 pounds
Able to climb stairs and ladders
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Must also be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Read and interpret data, information, and documents
Analyze and solve problems and interpret situations
Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
Preferred
Master's Degree MBA preferred
Manufacturing\Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)-APICS preferred
Manufacturing\Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS preferred
Benefits
Benefit programs
Health Insurance
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
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