Team Lead Production (m/f/d)

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Requisition ID: 71288

Date: Aug 28, 2025

Location:

Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

Department: Operations

Description:

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.

Job Summary

Number of Direct Reports: Approximately 16
Contract Terms: Full-time, fixed term
Position Available From: asap

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Disciplinary and operational management of the shift as well as further development of employees
• Workforce planning and machine allocation
• Implementation of an open communication culture
• Monitoring and implementation of standards on topics such as quality, GMP, lean, regulations, documentation, and KPIs
• Production or processing of materials
• Supplying machines with raw materials
• Conducting a proper shift handover
• Involvement in projects (e.g., introduction of new technologies)
• Training and support of (new) employees

Education

• Successfully completed vocational training

Work Experience

• Professional experience in a production environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector
• Leadership experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office
• Fluent German skills, both spoken and written; English skills are advantageous
• Successfully completed Lean and Six Sigma training (Yellow Belt) or willingness to complete the training
• Strong sense of safety, quality, and responsibility
• Structured planning and independent, goal-oriented working style
• High commitment and willingness to drive change
• Ability to work on shifts (3-shift system)

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.

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