Requisition ID: 71227
Date: Sep 5, 2025
Location:Bodmin, Cornwall, GB
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

In this role, you will be liaising with the Planning & Production Manager to ensure that Production and Quality targets are met in accordance with the Plant and Customer requirements.

• Manage a production team in compliance with safety rules, good manufacturing practices, quality standards and the objectives defined by their hierarchy.
• Lead the CADCAM, HSM and EDM production teams and ensure continued development.
• Ensure upward and downward communication with the production team and their hierarchy (represents West’s management)
• Analyse situations and implement preventive and corrective actions accordingly.

Lead and champion Lean Sigma programmes and activities, whilst supporting the Management Team to meet delivery and cost objectives. You would also be responsible for Training members of the Team and Mentoring, whilst sharing best practices with less experienced colleagues. You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.

EDUCATION

• Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
• Required: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Engineering and/or Toolmaking
• Desirable: Some experience in a supervisory or management role
• Desirable: Formal supervisory training NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification/work experience)
• Desirable: Higher National Certificate (or Higher qualification) in Engineering Discipline

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Experience of Managing a team in a Production and Engineering environment
• Good communication, professional and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge/experience of engineering design principles and drawing conventions
• Knowledge/experience in setting & programming CNC equipment
• Knowledge/experience of Milling and EDM processes
• Knowledge/experience of use of measuring equipment
• Experienced and conversant PC user

Desirable:

• Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
• Experience in automation processes & database managed machine tools
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Experience in CAD and/or CAM

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.
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. #LI-AS1

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a team of tooling Engineers and Operators for CADCAM, HSM and EDM in compliance with safety rules, good manufacturing practices, quality standards and objectives In consultation with Technical Leads, provide technical consultation and guidance to the Team
• Manage plant wide tool design processes and systems and liaise with Global Design Engineering on tool design matters
• Program machine tools and issue associated drawings and information to production as appropriate
• Plan and allocate resources in order to meet Production requirements
• Ensure systems are relevant and effective through control of Department procedures and audits
• Ensure communication and alignment with upstream and downstream processes and other Departments
• Ensure all Company Policies and Procedures are adhered to and manage associated behaviour
• Manage department Quality in line with Product specifications
• Report, resolve and escalate accidents, incidents, HSE regularities and ensure that all workplace inspections are completed and sufficient
• Ensure Training and Development needs are identified and delivered to ensure competence and compliance of the Team
• Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
• Ensure relevant SOI’s are completed and understood by the Team
• Ensure control plans, maintenance and safety schedules are accurate, up to date and followed
• Responsible for the general housekeeping and presentation of relevant Departments and ensure progress and compliance of 6S systemsEnsure the Team’s PPE is used and maintained appropriately
• Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment

In this role, you will be liaising with the Planning & Production Manager to ensure that Production and Quality targets are met in accordance with the Plant and Customer requirements.

• Manage a production team in compliance with safety rules, good manufacturing practices, quality standards and the objectives defined by their hierarchy.
• Lead the CADCAM, HSM and EDM production teams and ensure continued development.
• Ensure upward and downward communication with the production team and their hierarchy (represents West’s management)
• Analyse situations and implement preventive and corrective actions accordingly