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West Pharmaceutical Services · 7 hours ago

Manager, Supply Chain

West Pharmaceutical Services is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives through innovative healthcare solutions. The Manager, Supply Chain will oversee procurement, warehousing, and planning for the Indiana facility, developing strategies to ensure efficient operations and product delivery.

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Responsibilities

Define and implement comprehensive strategies for all aspects of the West, Indiana site to manage costs, mitigate risk, ensure quality, minimize customer lead times and manage inventories
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
Adheres to monthly S&OP schedule in providing inputs & managing outputs and participates in all required production and supply chain/customer meetings
Directs the teams that develop and executes production, inventory, and material plans
Collaborates with the regional planner & demand analyst to understand customer demand 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
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
Create structure, develop personnel, give direction, integrate/leverage global capabilities, and hold team members accountable
Continuously develop/enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes. Implement industry best practices for forecasting, sourcing, risk mitigation, inventory and vendor management
Provides strategic direction and guidance in planning for conversations related to purchasing of raw materials
Manages the customer order cycle and communication between plant, headquarters, and the customer
Monitors manufacturing lead times and delivery performance to assure targeted customer service levels are being achieved
Leads effective product transfer plans and supports database coordinator to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the ERP and MES data
Support and contribute to Lean/Six Sigma programs and activities
Serve as a member of the site leadership team and participate in the decision-making process
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementLean ManufacturingERP SoftwareAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementHigh Learning AbilityOrderOrganizationTeamworkCommunication SkillsPositive Mindset

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Minimum 8 years of experience in production environment
Relevant work history and/or experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience working in a regulated environment preferably with prior drug handling experience
Define and implement comprehensive strategies for all aspects of the West, Indiana site to manage costs, mitigate risk, ensure quality, minimize customer lead times and manage inventories
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
Adheres to monthly S&OP schedule in providing inputs & managing outputs and participates in all required production and supply chain/customer meetings
Directs the teams that develop and executes production, inventory, and material plans
Collaborates with the regional planner & demand analyst to understand customer demand 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
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
Create structure, develop personnel, give direction, integrate/leverage global capabilities, and hold team members accountable
Continuously develop/enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes
Implement industry best practices for forecasting, sourcing, risk mitigation, inventory and vendor management
Provides strategic direction and guidance in planning for conversations related to purchasing of raw materials
Manages the customer order cycle and communication between plant, headquarters, and the customer
Monitors manufacturing lead times and delivery performance to assure targeted customer service levels are being achieved
Leads effective product transfer plans and supports database coordinator to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the ERP and MES data
Support and contribute to Lean/Six Sigma programs and activities
Serve as a member of the site leadership team and participate in the decision-making process
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules

Preferred

Experience in ERP, SAP or Priority software an advantage
Ability to work under pressure
High learning ability
Order and organization
Expert in Lean manufacturing tools and techniques
Qualified Lean Engineer
Motivated team player
Analytical strength and autonomous, self-reliant and pro-active work style

Company

West Pharmaceutical Services

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West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.

H1B Sponsorship

West Pharmaceutical Services has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (24)
2023 (18)
2022 (26)
2021 (17)
2020 (15)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
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Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
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