Lean/ Operational Excellence Engineer
West Pharmaceutical Services · Horsens, DK, DK · Denmark · On-site
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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.
No relocation is provided for this opportunity.
This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week.
Job Summary
As Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be a key driver in improving flow, stability, and efficiency across our production processes. You will work closely with Team Leaders, the Production Manager, the OPEX manager, and colleagues from QA, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify improvement opportunities and ensure that solutions are implemented and anchored in daily operations.
The role combines analysis with execution and requires the ability to translate data, observations, and operational input into practical improvements that support quality, delivery performance, and productivity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze and optimize production processes with a focus on efficiency, quality, and waste reduction
Identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects in close collaboration with production
Facilitate LEAN initiatives, performance meetings, and structured problem-solving activities
Monitor KPIs and production performance data and prepare analyses and visual reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making
Contribute to the standardization of work processes and the implementation of sustainable improvements
Collaborate closely with QA, Engineering, Maintenance, and other support functions to optimize equipment and processes
Contribute to technical documentation, process specifications, and validation-related activities where relevant
Support a culture focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Education
Bachelor's Degree preferred in a discipline related to business, operations, technical, mechanical, or industrial engineering required
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years experience within manufacturing environment, production leadership and demonstrated operational improvement…