Tool Room Supervisor

Company Overview

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.

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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.

In this role you will supervise production, maintenance, and repair of all injection molds at the West Tempe location. The scope of this job includes but is not limited to assurance of efficient personnel and equipment use, providing injection mold design guidance, scheduling toolroom workload, preparing mold repair cost estimates, guiding the apprenticeship program, occasional troubleshooting in or out‑of‑plant tooling/assembly/fixtures, and making recommendations for improvements to injection molds.

• Supervise and direct tool room activities related to the repair/maintenance of tools, fabrication of new components, and new item development.
• Consult with Tooling Manager to ensure efficient departmental personnel and equipment scheduling.
• Train new toolroom personnel during their orientation period.
• Support all departments requesting guidance on tooling related issues.
• Work with the Tooling Manager on cost estimates for mold damage, equipment repairs, and delivery of components.
• Develop and maintain effective organization to meet short and long‑term requirements.
• Evaluate assigned personnel, promptly submit required personnel reports, and recommend required action (e.g., salary change, promotion, discharge).
• Safeguard samples, confidential information, and personnel records.
• Promote a safe work environment, maintaining adequate knowledge of safety rules and regulations relevant to the toolroom.
• Provide a "Customer Service" attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety policies.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

• High School or equivalent.

• 5–8 years of experience.
• Hands‑on tooling experience.
• Complete working knowledge of all molding processes in the plant as it relates to tooling.
• Demonstrate knowledge of variability, numerical reasoning, and computer applications.

• Bachelor’s in engineering preferred or 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Project management experience.
• Management experience.
• Complete working knowledge of MS Office.
• Experience working with Solid Works 2D and 3D.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy, GDP, GMP, and ISO Standards as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities toward delivery of the set target.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.

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Up to 13 business days per year.

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

Must be able to work scheduled work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport…