Job Description

Working at West means having an opportunity to work by the side of our patients and customers, our global team members and the communities in which we operate – which all help contribute to a Healthier World.
At West, we are by the side of patients. The work we do impacts patients’ lives each and every day – our products are a critical part of healthcare delivery and we are proud of the role we play to improve patient health. We work by the side of our team members. We come together as one global team to deliver for our customers and help them address their challenges. We are a diverse, close-knit community of professionals, where everyone has a voice and opportunity to learn and grow through mutual trust and respect. With a 95 year plus history, we have a track record for success, which includes reported sales of $2.14B in 2020. We serve by the side of our community. Giving back is in our DNA—our team members across more than 50 sites globally are involved with hundreds of charities that have special meaning to them through our West Without Borders team member-led giving program.
Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. This role is responsible to implementation of the business manufacturing strategy for Singapore Jurong. Working within the Engineering Department supporting new manufacturing projects. Specifying, purchasing and managing the implementation of new manufacturing solutions to meet the requirements of customers’ new product introductions and improve operational efficiency is also key to this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading/managing key activities within the engineering department
• Manage new equipment process and product introduction projects.
• Implement global automation manufacturing strategy to meet customer needs.
• Establish and manage project teams, identifying deliverables, time and cost, setting priorities and reporting to meet the needs of the business.
• Manage equipment suppliers ensuring delivery meets specification, cost and time.
• Ensure that new equipment meets the regulatory requirements of the business. Validation, health and safety etc.
• Install new equipment with appropriate training and hand over to operations.
• Work with all departments across the business to ensure that new processes meet their requirements.
• Identify, specify and introduce new automated manufacturing methods and opportunities into the company
• Assist with the training and development of personnel at all levels on new processes or systems introduced to the company.
• Ensure that the procedures and systems are in place to facilitate the introduction of new automated processes and equipment.
• Take the role of technical expert in the field of automated manufacturing processes and develop the understanding and competency of the business to meet the requirements of customers.
• Lead and manage a high performing team to deliver the defined business goals & objectives.
• Identification and development of talent to include performance management and succession planning (in the West Talent Gateway).
• Act in accordance with the company’s Core Values and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a minimum of a Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering and at least 5 years’ experience in technical project management.
• Must have knowledge in computer systems, word processing and spread sheets, and high-level knowledge both practically and software applications on PLC’s, vision control system with preferable experience in integrated manufacturing systems, Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC’s & Motion and Machine Control.
• Must have high level knowledge of Robotics, Vision Systems, Barcode Scanning & RFID Automatic Identification and Data Capture used in High Volume Manufacturing.
• Must have high level knowledge of IOT and Industrial Networks architectures (Ethernet IP, Control Net & Profibus), have an ability to fault find network problems and has worked on an MES system.
• Must have a very good knowledge of machine control systems and integrated manufacturing control systems including expose to MES and Batch Manufacturing along with Practical experience queuing SQL Databases
• Must have a very good knowledge of control, manufacturing automation, machine design, development and validation process. Excellent understanding on GAMP 5 guidelines will also be an advantage.
• Preferably worked in either the medical, packaging or technological industries with a good understanding of the regulatory requirements and exposure to serialization.
• Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments and levels of employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to meet with customers in a previous employment.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed.
• Excellent understanding of MS Project would be a distinct advantage as would certification in a project management discipline i.e. PMP (Project Management Professional).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to travel as required by the position.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.
• Preferably 6 sigma green belt trained and certified
• cGMP Standards
  • Understands and follows appropriate training in cGMP principles
  • Shows basic knowledge of the principles and important of cGMP regulations and Global Quality Standards related to the execution of assigned work
• Problem Solving; using A4, A3 & 6 sigma approach
  • Provide solutions to routine and a wide variety of problems ranging from simple to moderate in scope and complexity
  • Able to properly assess the situation and understand when to escalate to a higher level
  • Begins to develop competency in root cause analysis
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy always
  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Work safely by not causing unsafe conditions or doing unsafe acts
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy always.
  • Prevent product quality defects; eg intermixing, particulate contamination, etc
  • Continuous product quality improvement mindset
  
  

Competencies/Authorities

• This job holder is responsible to obey the requirements of safety and health; must compliance to company safety and health procedures/policies
• The job holder is aware of his/her special responsibility towards health and safety in accordance with the company’s safety policy always;
  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Work safely by not causing unsafe conditions or doing unsafe acts
  • Give instructions and implement appropriate actions
  • Ensure effective first aid
  • Initiate occupational health examinations or other occupational health activities
  • Conduct or initiate risk assessments
  • Eliminate conditions adverse to safety regulations
  • Conduct instructions
  • Object to misconduct of employees
  • Assess the effectiveness of activities and
  • If necessary, discontinue any dangerous activities
  
  

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Travel oversea as assigned

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.