Merck & Co Hiring for Executive Director, Engineering, RD Facilities Management – Corporate & Technical Operations job in Rahway Full Time

Job Description

We aim to create workplace experiences that enable our people to be inspired to invent. Inside our organization, we provide workplace solutions that enable our people to do their very best work in safety. Outside our organization we ensure we protect the people around us, communities and the environment.

The Executive Director is responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating all facilities and site support functions for Boston, Cambridge, Canada, South San Francisco, San Diego, London and WAG. Operations include the responsible oversight of the site facility operations, utilities distribution; wastewater and potable water systems; laboratory support operations; maintenance; waste management; security; site amenities; soft services and Integrated Facilities Management partnership. This position will have manage approximately ~15 employees and ~200 contractors. Position will also manage an expense and capital budget of ~$200M.-This position reports to the Associate Vice President, Corporate and Technical Operations

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage Facilities Management/Integrated Facilities Management (FM/ IFM) Operations and capital projects in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner.
• Ensure reliable FM services including site operations, corporate activities enabling critical business deliveries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the surrounding communities.
• Manage expense and capital budget in excess of ~$200M.
• Provide technical problem-solving, proactive management, and risk analysis/ mitigation.
• Provide continuous improvement in operational costs, space management and operational data analytics – seeking opportunities for optimization and innovation.
• Provide oversight of strategic Site Master Planning that integrates all divisions aligned with the strategic imperatives for the company.
• Manage and ensure compliance of associated facility regulatory permits.
• Manage a large integrated workforce consisting of unionized labor, managers, professionals (~200 employees) and Third-party supplier partners; including all soft services (housekeeping, security, and landscaping); facilities maintenance contractors; and technical services (project engineering, space planning and management, and facilities management).
• Deliver organization performance aligned with Safety,-Sustainability, Compliance targets and key performance indicators.
• Manages development and performance of direct staff, evaluates staffing requirements, operational labor strategies to address operational and business needs in delivering innovative and cost-effective operational solutions.
• Encourages creative thinking in current and future planning with emphasis on employee participation, teamwork, and development.

Education Requirement:

• BS in Science or Engineering or the equivalent
• MS Degree preferred

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience: 10+ years in a multi-faceted operational environment.
• Very strong people management, communications, change management and negotiating skills.
• Enterprise leadership and strong business and financial acumen.
• Exhibits Growth mindset – networking, empowering, experimentation, and learning.
• Knowledge of utilities – Chemical and/or biologics and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, significant business and technical expertise.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple and simultaneous assignments and quickly adapt to changes in business priorities.
• Program management skills with experience in providing a strategic vision.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically.
• Work closely with Corporate, Division, plant and external community organizations/agencies regarding facility management & real estate operating and technology strategies.
• Strong advocate for Diversity and Inclusion with aptitude for recruiting, retaining, and developing talent.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Industrial, NFPA standards, DOT, and other regulatory agency requirements.- Knowledge of cGMP’s and compliance protocols.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with External Partners, Agencies, Townships.
• Experience in dealing with agencies and management of professionals outside of our Company.
• Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification or equal experience in application.
• Experience managing Union Labor bargaining contracts and negotiating principles.

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Expected salary range:
$220,700.00 – $347,500.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. – For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here .

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Regular

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Requisition ID:R288498