Manufacturing Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Merck•Saint Louis, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Team Lead – 2nd Shift at the Broadway site job duties include but are not limited to: Shift details: Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm. Training will be on 1st shift for the first 6-8 weeks. Slight accommodation is negotiable. Complete all documentation and batch records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and quality guidelines. Operate and support production processes, including hydration of complex formulations and use of equipment such as HTST, UV-Vis, and Microfluidizer. Set up, operate, and troubleshoot filling and packaging equipment in compliance with current operating procedures. Communicate status updates on processes, products, and equipment; assist in weekly metric meetings and daily coordination. Support Supervisors and Scientists with daily tasks; serve as a backup in their absence and help train operators on procedures. Monitor and order supplies as needed, acting as a backup to the coordinator to ensure uninterrupted production flow.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other Life Science disciplines OR Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or other Engineering disciplines. 2 + years of work experience in a Life Science manufacturing or laboratory environment.
OR High School Diploma or GED. 4 + years of work experience in a Life Science manufacturing or laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

1+ years working in an ERP system such as SAP.
Knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing principles.
Solid knowledge of chemistry, math, and general science.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective troubleshooting skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Complete all documentation and batch records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and quality guidelines.
Operate and support production processes, including hydration of complex formulations and use of equipment such as HTST, UV-Vis, and Microfluidizer.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot filling and packaging equipment in compliance with current operating procedures.
Communicate status updates on processes, products, and equipment; assist in weekly metric meetings and daily coordination.
Support Supervisors and Scientists with daily tasks; serve as a backup in their absence and help train operators on procedures.
Monitor and order supplies as needed, acting as a backup to the coordinator to ensure uninterrupted production flow.