Merck & Co Hiring for Off-Shift Manufacturing Operations Manager job in West Point Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking Growth and Improvement minded Vaccine Manufacturing Operations Managers that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

• Invent– Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs
• Execute– Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)
• Adapt– Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape
• Diverse Talent– We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world.
• Values and Standards– Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Summary, Focus and Purpose

Our Company at West Point, PA Vaccine Manufacturing site has multiple Operations Manager openings across 2nd & 3rd shifts. As an Operations Manager you will be in a critical position to the organization with direct impact on our Company vision to make a difference in the lives of people globally. In this role you will be a Leader in the production areas that drives the execution of production objectives, while creating an inclusive culture that energizes a Safety First, Quality Always, with a continuous improvement mindset.

You will also have the ability to direct, coordinate, and counsel cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Technical Services, Planning, Global Functions and other areas to assure optimal quality and quantity of finished products.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to build or expand your career in Vaccine Manufacturing, you will be given the opportunity to challenge and grow your talents through progressive on the job training and development of interpersonal and leadership skills to overcome difficult situations and solve technical problems.

Key Functions:

• Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity – Precision – Accomplishment – Motivational Ambition – Respect – Inclusion
• First line supervisor with a team of individual contributor Union production direct reports
• Ensure that Shift(s) objectives are achieved while reliably supplying quality product at a competitive cost consistent with our Company, Regulatory Agency, and State and Local code requirements for quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), equal employment opportunity, finances, labor, employee, environment and safety, not in that order.
• Tactical and strategic Shift(s) management, including collaboration with indirect staff.
• Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement.
• Typically, coordinates and supervises the daily activities of individual contributors.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion, coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
• Decisions are guided by policies.

Education:

• Bachelor degree or higher with either four years of relevant experience in manufacturing or military service or two years’ experience in a direct GMP, biotechnology manufacturing setting with demonstrated leadership skills or
• High School Diploma/GED with six years of relevant experience in manufacturing or military service

Required Experience and Skills:

• Successful completion of the Select Assessment® for Leader Development (SALD)

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Record of safely and effectively leading teams in the manufacturing of high-quality product
• Consistent demonstration of strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, teamwork, technical, and problem-solving skills to motivate direct reports and peers to excel and “own” the process.
• Lean, Six Sigma problem solving skills coupled with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to prioritize, focus on and obtain business results.
• Principled and effective communication and organizational skills
• Technical writing related to procedures and investigations.
• SAP, MES and DeltaV

Schedule Requirements:

• Work 2nd, 3rd or rotating shift which may include weekends.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers’ Policy – Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). -Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. -This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
2nd – Evening, 3rd – Night

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Requisition ID:R286691