Senior Assistant (m/f/d)

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.

 

Location: Stolberg, NRW, Germany
Reason for open position: Replacement
Contract Terms: Full-time, permanent
To be filled from: Immediately

Contact person: Katharina Steffens
 
Your main tasks

• Support the Plant Manager by liaising with external and internal business functions
• Independent coordination and support of the Plant Manager and the Operations team in all administrative matters
• Meeting & Event Management (coordination of meetings, rooms, technical equipment, transport, hotel, catering) and organization of external visitors
• Travel management (bookings, schedules, visas, reimbursement) 
• Preparation of the monthly presentation of the business unit in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team Stolberg
• Organization of several charity events throughout the year, including responsibility for the charity budget
• First point of contact for all internal and external communication topics such as press and newspaper releases, social media postings, etc. for the Stolberg site
• Supporting administration of security measures and organization & implementation of review meetings
• Administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS)

 

Your profile

• Successfully completed commercial vocational training or a comparable qualification
• Professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in an internationally operating company
• Sound knowledge of MS Office and knowledge of SAP desirable
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Very good organizational and planning skills
• Customer-oriented thinking and acting as well as a friendly demeanor

 

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.