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 supply…
Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, 5S
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 supply…
Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Senior
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. Who We Are: At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the cent…
Skills: Regulatory Project Management, Medical Device Regulations, FDA 510(k) Submissions, EU MDR Technical Documentation, Project Planning
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 supply…
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 supply…
Skills: Project management, Manufacturing engineering, Process validation, Mechanical engineering, Automation
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 supply…
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 supply…
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. Who We Are: At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the cent…
Skills: Project Management, Procurement Digital Roadmap, Data Analytics, Change Management, eProcurement
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 supply…
Job Summary In this role you will perform mold maintenance, basic repair activity, and continuous improvements in the maintenance and repair of custom injection molds, jigs, fixtures, and related ancillary equipment. Ess…
Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Senior+
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve pat…
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 supply…
Skills: Production Supervision, Lean Sigma, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management
Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Mid level
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve pat…
Skills: Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Expense Reporting, Microsoft Office, Outlook
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 supply…
Skills: Quality Assurance, GMP Compliance, ISO Management, CAPA, Data Integrity
Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Senior+
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week Who We Are: At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the cente…
Skills: Tech Scouting, Business Development, Due Diligence, Strategic Investment, Stakeholder Management
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 supply…
Skills: Quality Assurance, GMP Compliance, ISO Management, CAPA, Data Integrity
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 supply…
Skills: Lean Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping
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 supply…
Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level
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 supply…
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 supply…
Skills: Production Supervision, Lean Sigma, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management
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Temporary
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Physical Health Programs, Mental Health Programs, Emotional Health Programs, Financial Health Programs
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and sustainability of the West Business System and Lean Manufacturing initiatives at the Israel site. Partner with cross-functional teams to improve operational performance, productivity, quality, and cost through cultural transformation and capability development.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business with over 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence. Lean Six Sigma certification and experience in regulated manufacturing environments like medical devices or pharmaceuticals are preferred.
Full job 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
This position is a fixed term maternity backfill position
In this onsite role, you will be responsible for driving the implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant. This role leads the deployment of the West Business System (WBS) and partners with cross functional teams to improve operational performance, productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.This position serves as the site’s subject matter expert in Lean and Continuous Improvement, aligning plant level execution with West’s global strategy.
The role focuses on cultural transformation, capability development, and the structured application of Lean tools to achieve strategic and operational goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead deployment and sustainability of the West Business System (Lean & Continuous Improvement) at the West Israel site.
Conduct maturity model assessments in alignment with Global Operational Excellence standards.
Develop and execute action plans to close maturity gaps, ensuring accountability across departments.
Ensure consistent application of Lean tools and methodologies to drive measurable business outcomes
Lead and support improvement initiatives including: Value Stream Optimization, Bottleneck elimination, OEE improvement programs, Kaizen events, Cost, quality, and delivery improvement projects
Support data driven decision making through structured problem solving and analytical methods.
Additional Responsibilities
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
Coordinate and facilitate Operational Excellence Gemba Walks.
Strengthen leadership presence and communication at the shop floor level.
Maintain and improve structured idea generation systems: Suggestion system, Idea box, Ticket system
Benchmark external best practices through periodic visits to other manufacturing sites.
Partner with HR to manage and deploy the OpEx Lean Six Sigma training matrix.
Support closing skill matrix gaps through structured development plans.
Provide internal Lean training and coaching including: Lean Basics, White Belt, Yellow Belt, Kaizen Leader
Collaborate with global providers for advanced certifications (Green Belt, Black Belt, Champion).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
5+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement roles.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Strong knowledge of Lean tools (VSM, SMED, 5S, OEE, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work, etc.).
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above preferred).
Experience working within a global manufacturing organization.
Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments (medical device or pharmaceutical preferred).
Travel Requirements
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
Additional Requirements
Strategic alignment and business acumen
Change leadership
Data-driven decision-making
Coaching and mentoring
Cross-functional collaboration
Results orientation
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.
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Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementWest Business SystemOperational ExcellenceValue Stream OptimizationBottleneck EliminationOEEKaizenLean Six SigmaGreen BeltBlack BeltWhite BeltYellow BeltVSMSMED5S
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering billions of components and devices each year.
West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
Offices: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., 530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA 19341, US
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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering billions of components and devices each year.
West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
Offices: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., 530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA 19341, US
Pharmaceutical Packaging Systems and Pharmaceutical Delivery SystemsMobile AppsHealth CareAppsPackaging ServicesBiotechnologyIndustrialPharmaceuticalManufacturing