Director Digital Manufacturing Operations

Merck•Durham, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Digital Manufacturing Operations Director. This is a crucial role that is a trusted partner who fosters enablement of purposeful innovation and sustained value from our digital assets, while enabling a safe, compliant, reliable, and cost effective supply to our patients. This role provides support to our manufacturing division to as they aspire to simultaneously run the business, grow the business, and transform the business. A focus on creating and fostering an engaged and inclusive culture is essential to deliver sustained performance excellence.

Requirements

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a production regulated industry (part or all of the ten years providing manufacturing automation services) – OR – Master’s or MBA degree with eight (8) years’ experience – OR – PhD with five (5) years’ experience
Minimum of five (5) years of direct people management experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a GMP manufacturing automation role with experience across IT and OT systems
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with direct reports, team, peers and site/business leaders
Demonstrated leadership in achieving shared objectives in a matrix organization
Strong understanding of manufacturing principles/ processes and ability to translate manufacturing requirements into Automation/IT solutions
Ability to develop, articulate and build support around a long-term vision and implement incremental milestones in support of that vision
Proven track record of analytical skills, problem solving and attention to detail
Able to demonstrate the company's Leadership Principles (Ways of Working) and Enterprise Leadership
High personal integrity, credibility, and energy
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Automated Manufacturing Systems
Automation Technology
Collaborative Communications
Computer System Validation (CSV)
Digital Manufacturing
Establishing Contacts
Group Problem Solving
Information Technology (IT)
Leadership
Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Manufacturing Operations
Manufacturing Processes
People Management
Process Manufacturing
Regulatory Inspections
Relationship Building
Shop Floor Management
Shop Management
Strategic Management
Strategic Planning
Teamwork
Waterfall Model

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
Strong Problem solving, Project management, Communication and Collaboration skills required
Change Management
Project Management
Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Direct the technical activities of automation, IT, and digitally competent team members to achieve business objectives through execution of standard work and processes
Adapt and implement functional strategic plans and priorities based on division scorecard and overall digital strategic plans to address local business, service and operational challenges
Provide leadership for the team across technical, compliance, security, and business acumen knowledge domains
Develop and manage department budget
Direct support of regulatory inspections and audits and other validation activities
Provide leadership of digital process improvements, productivity, and system support projects
Lead individual and team development through approved HR guidance and practices
Provide guidance on digital activities to key stakeholders
Provide guidance and ensure that the team follow established standards, principles and governance
Support problem solving practices to identify and resolve technical and operational problems; able to collaborate with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related units
Provide governance over Portfolio, Project Execution and Asset Life Cycle Management (LCM) for all automation and IT assets
Guide proactive strategic management of shop floor assets and their risk profiles
Build relationships/partnerships with digital leaders across the business network and product value teams
Manage vendor relationships