Operational Excellence Specialist

Merck•Jaffrey, NH

56d

About The Position

As an Operational Excellence Specialist within the Life Science Production System (LSPS) deployment team, you will be instrumental in facilitating the integration and sustained, value-driven application of LSPS across the Jaffrey site. Your role is crucial in managing change and establishing a site-wide standard for empowering practices that promote innovation and deliver tangible impact.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
High School Diploma or GED
5+ years of demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment
Lead and manage change initiatives effectively
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
Knowledge of Lean methodologies, including TIM WOODS
Self-driven individual with a continuous improvement mindset
Proven ability to influence without direct authority and work collaboratively across teams
Strong analytical skills with the capability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions
Experience in facilitating workshops and training sessions

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of change management methodologies
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Experience using PowerBI, PowerApps, and Smartsheets.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective, sustained use of LSPS tools across the Jaffrey site to drive production system integration.
Build deep expertise in LSPS criteria and expectations to improve system maturity and impact.
Collaborate with local, regional, and global partners to support innovation and maintain LSPS standards.
Communicate clearly and effectively at all organizational levels to convey information, manage expectations, and enable change.
Use digital tools to analyze data, communicate insights, and drive informed actions.
Lead and deliver process improvement projects with measurable results and on-time execution.
Coach and mentor teams to support continuous improvement and sustain long-term practices.
Conduct progress reviews and share best practices to ensure accountability, performance improvement, and alignment.