Associate Specialist, Operations

Merck • De Soto, KS

8h • $71,900 - $113,200 • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for an Associate Specialist position within the Downstream Processing Department of our Production Operations Team. The Associate Specialist, in conjunction with the execution routine production activities, will primarily support the team by acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing their department in support of continuous improvement, problem solving, deviations and change management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus minimum three years working in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role

Nice To Haves

• BS Degree in a relevant scientific discipline plus minimum one year working in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role

Responsibilities

• Models Company leadership principles and inclusive behaviors
• Provides coaching and supports skills development and process capabilities within their team
• Supports effective feedback and coaching within the team during the Performance Management cycle
• Providing appropriate task-based training
• Demonstrates a strong compliance mind-set (EHS and Quality) and continuously sets a high standard for themselves and others
• Follows safe operating instructions for all tasks and equipment
• Ensures that the right tools and equipment specified for the task are available and utilized
• Ensures that the correct personal protective equipment required is available and utilized
• Follow up any reported defects or workplace hazards immediately
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses within 24 hours and to participate in investigation and identification of effective corrective and preventative actions
• On-time completion of Quality compliance tasks in relation to Deviation, CAPA and Change Control management.
• Quality Assurance including cGMP, RFT and good documentation practices and provides coaching to others.
• Change Manager and Stakeholder for change management activities within Production.
• Supports the update, review and approval of GMP documentation including, but not limited to: SOP’s | MD’s | Qualification Protocols | New product/product transfer documentation
• Supports the Daily, Weekly and Monthly schedule adherence of production activities within their department
• Build and maintain strong collaborations with different stakeholders throughout the Site Operations such as BTS, Engineering, Quality and R&D
• Supports the Manufacturing Operations Teams in creating a culture of continuous improvement and leads by example
• Represents Manufacturing Operations in the execution of the project portfolio and improvement initiatives
• Supports initiatives for stabilizing and improving production processes
• Assures effective application of Lean Six Sigma, Project Management and Change Management Tools
• Supports Manufacturing Operations key productivity metrics by investigating and solving operations issues with appropriate techniques and skills
• Contributing to a data driven decision making process and visualizing problems, progress and results
• Recognizes and investigates opportunities for financial savings

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED