Area Manager Operations (m/f/d)

About West

At West, we’re a dedicated team 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?

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 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.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

This is an on‑site position requiring the team member to be on‑site.

This is a dayshift position.

Contract Details: fulltime, permanent.

To be filled: ASAP.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Personnel and organizational leadership and further development of the department
• Ensuring production throughput in accordance with Supply Chain requirements
• Planning optimal machine utilization and managing the department while considering cost‑effectiveness, quality, deadlines, and throughput volume
• Supporting the qualification/validation of machines and equipment
• Maintaining, servicing, and optimizing the department’s operating equipment
• Initiating and implementing continuous process improvements
• Contributing to the creation of a production environment based on Lean principles
• Developing and defining new procedures, such as producibility assessments and the execution of manufacturing tests
• Monitoring operational data and production‑relevant KPIs
• Conducting and following up on internal audits
• Acting as the point of contact for plant tours, external audits, and department‑related inquiries

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; alternatively, successfully completed technical vocational training with further qualification as a Meister / master craftsman

Work Experience

• Several years of professional experience in a comparable position within a production environment
• Several years of leadership experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Sound knowledge of MS Office and knowledge of SAP
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team, as well as a structured and reliable working style
• Mindset and working approach based on Lean and safety principles
• Strong technical understanding and process orientation
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, combined with a strong ability to work independently and take ownership

Pay Transparency

The annual base salary range for this position is €68,640.00 - €87,360.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender‑neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

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 . 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.