Tooling Supervisor

West Pharmaceutical Services • Williamsport, PA

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About The Position

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. This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering, preferably in machining, manufacturing, industrial, or plastics.
• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on tooling experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of injection molding, systematic molding, mold design, mold assembly, and machine operations.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills.
• Good organization, time-management, negotiating & conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with computers and various software programs.
• Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems and databases.
• Knowledge of statistical tools and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the hourly tooling personnel in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime and impact on production.
• Supervise production, maintenance and repair of molds and dies.
• Assure efficient personnel and equipment use.
• Provide designer guidance and schedule work.
• Prepare cost estimates and guide apprenticeship program.
• Occasional troubleshoot in or out-of-plant tooling problems.
• Maintain traceability of tooling assets within SAP.
• Training of new tool room personnel during their orientation period.
• Support all departments requesting guidance in tooling related issues.
• Develop and maintain an effective organization to meet short / long-range requirements.
• Exercise adequate control of expense budget.
• Evaluate assigned personnel and submit required personnel reports.
• Safeguard samples, confidential information and personnel records.
• Promote a safe work environment and comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree