Spare Parts Assistant

at  West Pharmaceutical Services

Requisition ID: 66912
Date: Aug 27, 2024
Location:Dublin, Leinster, IE
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:

Supports the business in the management of the technical spare parts program ensuring a functioning spares management system capable of meeting the growing demands of the facility reporting to the Toolroom Supervisor.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous production work experience would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in CMMS systems would be an advantage.
• Good computer skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Must have good verbal reasoning, numerate ability and mechanical aptitude skills.
• Must have working knowledge of the MS office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training, and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures, and corporate policies.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• No travel required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light to medium weights - exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently constantly to move objects. Physical lifting and carrying will be involved with loads in boxes and packaging with equipment on site for heavier loads.
• Climbing up and downstairs and between buildings often.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good decision-making skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Engineering to accurately produce recommended spare and wear parts list.
• Work with Spares Management Team inputting and updating spares on the CMMS system.
• Loading and control of the vertical storage systems.
• Contact vendors for quotes in coordination with Purchasing.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with internal customer base.
• Work with Spares Management Team on the management of the spare parts budget.
• Work with Spares Management Team on the ownership and reporting of spares KPI & Spares usage.
• Arrange logistics from supplier to the customer.
• Support customer systems where applicable.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with internal customer base.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

DELEGATION OF DUTIES:

When absent from the site duties and responsibilities will be delegated to the following designates;

• Senior Automation Engineer.
• Lead Maintenance Technician.

Tool Room Manager
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 Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. 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 and/or a pre-employment drug screening.