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Area Manager, Tool Assembly

West Pharmaceutical Services -
Cornwall

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Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Team management
NVQ
Communication skills

Full job description

Requisition ID: 74199

Date: May 30, 2026

Location: Cornwall, CON, GB

Department: Engineering

Description:

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + annual bonus
Benefits: Pension (8% employer contribution), 25 days holiday entitlement (plus 8 public holidays), Life Assurance, paid Sick Leave, employee discount platform + more
Hours: Days - 7.45am – 3.20pm + early Friday finish (36 hour week)

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

The position leads and develops the Tool Assembly production team, ensuring compliance with safety, GMP, and quality standards while driving Lean Sigma initiatives to improve delivery and cost performance. It also focuses on team training, mentoring, effective communication across all levels, and implementing preventive and corrective actions to support operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage a team of tooling Engineers, Fitters and Operators for the assembly of Elastomer and Plastic tools in compliance with safety rules, good manufacturing practices, quality standards and objectives
In consultation with Technical Leads, provide technical consultation and guidance to the Team
Maintain, understand and strive to achieve Plant KPIs

Manage resources and business sytems to ensure production requirements are met
Ensure systems are relevant and effective through control of Department procedures and audits
Communicate with all levels of the business to organise effectively
Ensure all Company Policies and Procedures are adhered to
Manage department quality in line with Product specifications
Report, resolve and escalate accidents, incidents, HSE irregularities ensuring all workplace inspections are completed and sufficient
Coach, mentor and manage learning development of team members
Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
Ensure control plans, maintenance and safety schedules are accurate, up to date and followed
Read, understand & be able to challenge engineering drawings
Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilisation of equipment
Lead and champion Lean Sigma programs and develop department automation and efficiency
Responsible for ensuring financial targets are met
Actively resolve reported issues, problems or irregularities within your area of control and escalate matters where required
Support and deputise for the Planning & Production Manager and fellow Area Managers

Education

Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
Required: Minimum of 5 years' experience in Engineering and/or Toolmaking
Desirable: Some experience in a supervisory or management role
Desirable: Formal supervisory training NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification/work experience)
Desirable: Higher National Certificate (or Higher qualification) in Engineering Discipline

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:
- Experience of Managing a team in a Production and Engineering environment
- Good communication, professional and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge/experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
- Knowledge/experience in setting, programming & operation of toolroom equipment
- Knowledge/experience of use of measuring equipment
- Knowledge/experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
- Experienced and conversant PC user

Desirable:
- Experience in automation processes & database managed machine tools
- Experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Shift

Monday to Friday / Day Shift

07.45 - 15.20 Mon - Thu

07.45 - 15.05 Fri

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 [email protected]. 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.

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