Manager, Compounding & Dimensioning Equipment Lead

West Pharmaceutical Services•Kinston, NC

53d

About The Position

As the Global Equipment Compounding & Dimensioning Subject Matter Expert (SME) Leader, you will set the strategic direction and lead a team responsible for specifying, implementing, and improving equipment for weighing, mixing, and dimensioning processes in our global elastomer production facilities. You will cultivate a collaborative environment, align with cross-functional engineering teams, and drive our company's vision for innovation and standardization in equipment processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred).
Over 8 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments, specifically within equipment management and improvement.
Proven track record of successful equipment project management, from specification to qualification.
Strong engineering and trouble shooting skills.
Proven working experience in project management.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects in a dynamic environment with minimal direction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English & preferably a 2nd language)
Strong strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to drive innovation and embrace change.
Ability to drive changes and to think outside the box.
Track record of project management excellence and great ability to perform in dynamic, autonomous environments.
Exceptional communication skills, both in client-facing scenarios and within internal teams.
Strong in Project and Time Management.
Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
Working experience with Microsoft office products, Power BI, SolidWorks and/or other CAD systems.
Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times.
Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.

Responsibilities

Inspire and guide the Global Compounding & Dimensioning Equipment SME team (up to 3 FTE) towards achieving organizational goals. Develop a high-performing team through mentoring and professional development.
Lead engineering, management, plant operations and global team members while working with vendors to develop engineering specifications for new equipment or required improvements on existing.
Shape and communicate a clear vision for advancing equipment processes, leading efforts to standardize and harmonize production equipment and associated documentation globally.
Proactively map out and oversee team workload and project timelines to drive efficient execution of objectives, with a focus on resource optimization for new projects, corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives, and equipment development.
Foster a culture of collaboration across various departments by working closely with Process Engineering and production teams. Facilitate the identification of innovative solutions to enhance existing systems and solve design challenges.
Keep up to date on new and future equipment standards and trends in the market and identify value-added improvement which may be beneficial.
Work independently, and with vendors, to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications.
Take the lead in systematic problem-solving activities if the manufacturing plants need support.
Coordinate and/or execute all necessary GMP related validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment.
Guide vendors through clear communication and task assignments. Maintain oversight on deliverables ensuring completion of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Installation/Operational Qualifications (IOQ), and more.
Champion the establishment of equipment standards aligning with global best practices to achieve unparalleled quality, efficiency, cost reduction, and safety.
Project Management: Take the lead on equipment project management from the URS issue to PQ by applying current project managements practices including the needed GMP conform documentation.
Research and analyze data such as vendor design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to follow equipment related corporate goals.
Ensure all equipment aligns with the latest Safety Regulations.