Manager, Supply Chain

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.

West is expanding in Indiana with a cutting‑edge manufacturing facility designed to drive innovation, quality, and operational excellence. We’re seeking forward‑thinking professionals who excel in fast‑paced settings, lead with integrity, and value teamwork and continuous improvement. If you’re energized by building something new, fostering collaboration, and driving impact in a purpose‑driven industry, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of West and accelerate our mission to improve patient lives globally.

In this role, the Manager, Supply Chain will be responsible for the efficient coordination and management of all procurement, warehousing, and planning for the Indiana location. Manager, Supply Chain will develop the supply chain management strategy and build the processes which will guarantee the efficient movement and storage of raw materials, work‑in‑progress inventory, and all finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

Plant planning, procurement and Warehouse functions will report directly to the Manager, Supply Chain. This role will be part of the leadership team of the site. The Indiana facility is a new facility for West and the Manger, Supply chain will be part of a new team focusing on ramping a state of the art manufacturing facility from the ground up.

At West, we celebrate learning, problem solving and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization. This individual must be skilled in the technical aspects of supply chain, but also show initative and ownership while helping shape a safe, efficient, and high performing workplace.

• Define and implement comprehensive strategies for all aspects of the West, Indiana site to manage costs, mitigate risk, ensure quality, minimize customer lead times and manage inventories.
• Strategically develop production plans in coordination with the Regional Planner/s and direct plant personnel in the execution of the approved plans — following their review and approval at the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meeting.
• Adheres to monthly S&OP schedule in providing inputs & managing outputs and participates in all required production and supply chain/customer meetings.
• Directs the teams that develop and executes production, inventory, and material plans.
• Collaborates with the regional planner & demand analyst to understand customer demand and market drivers to facilitate a balancing of capacity (tool, machine and labor), inventory and delivery lead‑time in the development of the production plan.
• Executes Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) for key resources (tools, machine, labor and material) to establish that the Production Plan is achievable and to recommend the need for additional resources.
• Create structure, develop personnel, give direction, integrate/leverage global capabilities, and hold team members accountable
• Continuously develop/enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes. Implement industry best practices for forecasting, sourcing, risk mitigation, inventory and vendor management.
• Provides strategic direction and guidance in…