Manager, Operations

Merck•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

1d•$96,200 - $151,400•Onsite

About The Position

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products. 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. As an Operations Manager 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

Requirements

Adaptability
Adaptability
Aseptic Manufacturing
Business Activity Monitoring
cGMP Compliance
Customer-Focused
Data Analysis
Employee Performance Standards
Functional Management
Goal Attainment
Goal Setting
Interpersonal Relationships
Inventory Management
Line Management
Manufacturing Quality Control
Operational Activities
Operational Excellence
Operations Management
Organizational Leadership
Packaging Operations
People Leadership
People Management
Policy Reviews
Procedure Writing
Process Engineering + 10 more

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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