Job Details: Manager, Automation Controls


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Manager, Automation Controls
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 **Apply on the
website** year plus history, we have a track record for success, which
includes reported sales of $2.**Apply on the website**B in **Apply on
the website**. We serve by the side of our community. Giving back is
in our DNA?our team members across more than **Apply on the
website** 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 to the Director, Device Manufacturing Technology, this role
is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation
of the business manufacturing strategy. This role is responsible for
the identification, evaluation and subsequent implementation of new
technologies or capabilities to West to meet or exceed the
requirements of new product introductions, process advancements or to
improve operational efficiency. This role will have functional
responsibility for Automation Controls within the Global Device
Engineering Group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for leading/managing key activities within the Global
Device Engineering Group specifically related to Automation Controls.
* Responsible for the identification, evaluation and subsequent
recommendation of new technologies which may add value or capabilities
to West.
* Work with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and
translate to technical strategies
* Manage new equipment process and product introduction projects
working alongside various functions.
* Manage the implementation and contribute to the development of the
automation controls strategy to meet the needs of West and our
customers.
* Establish and manage project teams, identifying deliverables, time
and cost, setting priorities and reporting to meet the needs of the
business and the customer.
* Manage relationships with internal and external customers and
equipment suppliers in pursuit of new business, manufacturing process
development, continuous improvement and on-going business development.
* Represent West at customer meetings to ensure that the needs of
the business are met.
* 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.
* Work with all departments across the business to ensure that new
processes meet their requirements.
* Identify, specify and introduce new manufacturing methods and
opportunities into the company
* Assist with the training and development of personnel at all
levels of West on new processes or systems introduced to the company.
* Execute full lifecycle software/systems development.
* Design data architecture for manufacturing processes.
* Continuously improve standards, tooling, and processes.
* Support and lead tasks within the PDP; following West?s
standards for Project Governance Management and Quality Systems
requirements
* Provide support to existing facilities production line for
continuous improvement and best practice alignment.
* Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Engineering (preferably a
concentration in Electrical/Mechanical or Automation/Robotics
Engineering)
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive roles related to
automation and controls with at least 3 years of experience in
technical project management.
* Role appropriate knowledge of manufacturing automation, machine
design, development and validation process.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Must have high level, practical knowledge of manufacturing controls
system and standards, example: PLCs, Manufacturing Execution Systems,
ERP solutions and Industrial Network Architecture.
* Must have a proven track record in managing and delivering complex
automation systems.
* Good 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.
* Possess the ability to work appropriately with customers.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be able to travel up to **Apply on the website**% of the time,
both domestically and internationally.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail
orientated and self-motivated.
* Must be able to work independently on own projects while working
concurrently with all departments / sites and levels of employees.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability
to accurately document work performed.
* Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of
situations.
* Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem
solve, and prioritize.
* Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
* Analyze and solve problems.
* Observe and interpret situations.
* Learn and apply new information or new skills.
* Work under deadlines with constant interruptions.

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 (Please contact us using the "Apply for this
Job Posting" box below) 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.
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 **Apply on the
website** year plus history, we have a track record for success, which
includes reported sales of $2.**Apply on the website**B in **Apply on
the website**. We serve by the side of our community. Giving back is
in our DNA?our team members across more than **Apply on the
website** 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 to the Director, Device Manufacturing Technology, this role
is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation
of the business manufacturing strategy. This role is responsible for
the identification, evaluation and subsequent implementation of new
technologies or capabilities to West to meet or exceed the
requirements of new product introductions, process advancements or to
improve operational efficiency. This role will have functional
responsibility for Automation Controls within the Global Device
Engineering Group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for leading/managing key activities within the Global
Device Engineering Group specifically related to Automation Controls.
* Responsible for the identification, evaluation and subsequent
recommendation of new technologies which may add value or capabilities
to West.
* Work with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and
translate to technical strategies
* Manage new equipment process and product introduction projects
working alongside various functions.
* Manage the implementation and contribute to the development of the
automation controls strategy to meet the needs of West and our
customers.
* Establish and manage project teams, identifying deliverables, time
and cost, setting priorities and reporting to meet the needs of the
business and the customer.
* Manage relationships with internal and external customers and
equipment suppliers in pursuit of new business, manufacturing process
development, continuous improvement and on-going business development.
* Represent West at customer meetings to ensure that the needs of
the business are met.
* 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.
* Work with all departments across the business to ensure that new
processes meet their requirements.
* Identify, specify and introduce new manufacturing methods and
opportunities into the company
* Assist with the training and development of personnel at all
levels of West on new processes or systems introduced to the company.
* Execute full lifecycle software/systems development.
* Design data architecture for manufacturing processes.
* Continuously improve standards, tooling, and processes.
* Support and lead tasks within the PDP; following West?s
standards for Project Governance Management and Quality Systems
requirements
* Provide support to existing facilities production line for
continuous improvement and best practice alignment.
* Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Engineering (preferably a
concentration in Electrical/Mechanical or Automation/Robotics
Engineering)
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive roles related to
automation and controls with at least 3 years of experience in
technical project management.
* Role appropriate knowledge of manufacturing automation, machine
design, development and validation process.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Must have high level, practical knowledge of manufacturing controls
system and standards, example: PLCs, Manufacturing Execution Systems,
ERP solutions and Industrial Network Architecture.
* Must have a proven track record in managing and delivering complex
automation systems.
* Good 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.
* Possess the ability to work appropriately with customers.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be able to travel up to **Apply on the website**% of the time,
both domestically and internationally.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail
orientated and self-motivated.
* Must be able to work independently on own projects while working
concurrently with all departments / sites and levels of employees.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability
to accurately document work performed.
* Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of
situations.
* Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem
solve, and prioritize.
* Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
* Analyze and solve problems.
* Observe and interpret situations.
* Learn and apply new information or new skills.
* Work under deadlines with constant interruptions.

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 (Please contact us using the "Apply for this
Job Posting" box below) 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.


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