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Production Lead

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

About the role

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

Mold and trim products to an established level of specifications in terms of quality and quantity on a molding and trimming press and other equipment supporting the manufacturing process. Production operators will work as a team in a cell concept rotating through multiple job functions throughout the day following a playbook for optimal performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure that the equipment is set up accurately.
Ensure continual flow of product through the module from the mold press thru the trim press.
Operate a mold press to produce molded panels of product following site SOI’s and work instructions.
Operate a manual / automatic trim press as needed following site SOI’s and work instructions.
Process trimmed product through washing and drying process per site SOI’s and work instructions.
Process product through any required special treatments such as sort, silicone, chlorination, etc.
As needed, set up pack scales for weighing and packing of finished product and prepare carton labels for boxing and shipping.
Alert the Area Supervisor to conditions that may prevent meeting production and quality expectations.
Accurately maintain all required documentation and paperwork to ensure product traceability.
Inspect molded/trimmed work to ensure quality product is being produced.
Move materials into and out of the area as required.
Properly clean and prep assigned workstations/equipment during and prior to the next available shift
Promotes and supports a Lean environment.
Conforms with and abides by all corporate and site specific regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
Exhibits qualities of a leader, owning the responsibilities and desiring to help the department to meet its goals.
Work in a manner that promotes good working relationships throughout the department.
Prioritize and delegate work to team members keeping criticality of the operation in mind. Helping and sharing workload with all the team members is important responsibility of the Production Operator Lead.
Communicating critical issues and equipment release to operations after completion of work, helping other groups like QA for investigations, projects for engineering etc.
Safeguard all corporate or plant confidential information
Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required and
Bachelor's Degree or working towards preferred

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Computer skills- Microsoft Office

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects.