Senior Manager Process Engineering (m/f/d)

<p> </p> <p>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?  </p> <p> </p> <p>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.  </p> <p> </p> <p>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.  </p> <h4><b>Job Summary</b></h4> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>The Senior Manager Process Engineering leads, coordinates and directs the Engineering/ Production process as well as project portfolio. This role is responsible for meeting objectives related to developing projects, validation activities and supporting production team. This role is key in delivering the overall vision, constantly initiating improvements to ensure processes meet present and future requirements in terms of quality, growth, flexibility and cost improvement. Provides a high level of leadership for the process engineering team and assures acquisition of best talent and performance.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h2><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></h2> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Technical and disciplinary overall responsibility for the Process Engineering department in Eschweiler and the sub-areas Process Engineering Projects &amp; Envision</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Development and management of complex Process Engineering projects, including innovation projects</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Member of the Eschweiler Management Team</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Continuous development of processes</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Support and advising of plant management</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Development of the department's strategic direction</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Budget responsibility for the Process Engineering department in Eschweiler</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Responsibility for ensuring an efficient Process Engineering service</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <h2><b>Additional Responsibilities</b></h2> <h2><b>Education</b></h2> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Diploma or Master's degree in Engineering in the fields of Mechanical Engineering with  focus on Production Technology, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2><b>Work Experience</b></h2> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Several years of professional experience in a comparable position, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Experience in the areas of validation/qualification and process optimization of manufacturing workflows or machines, capability analyses, as well as analyses of production processes according to process engineering, qualitative, and economic aspects. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Minimum 5 years of leadership experience as well as in projects required required</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <h2><b>Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></h2> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Knowledge of GMP and ISO, as well as Six Sigma and Lean knowledge. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Very good German and English language skills, both spoken and written. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><s