Specialist, Manufacturing Support

MSD • De Soto, KS

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about improving quality, safety, and productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Join our company as an Operations Specialist and be at the forefront of delivering innovative health solutions. We are seeking a dedicated professional to drive continuous improvement and ensure operational excellence on the shop floor. If you are motivated to advance your career in manufacturing management, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associates' degree in a related Science, Engineering or other technical discipline, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related Science, Engineering or other technical discipline, preferred.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience in the vaccine and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• One (1) or more years of demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Applied knowledge of aseptic techniques and aseptic operations.
• Applied knowledge of scientific problem-solving.
• Applied understanding of cGMP.
• Demonstrated record of learning new skills, taking on new responsibilities, and continuously improving leadership skills.
• Principled motivation and ambition to advance into manufacturing management roles.
• Principled communication skills (Verbal and Written).
• Ability to read, write and understand technical information as well as communicate this information to colleagues at various levels.
• Conduct and verify more advanced mathematical calculations and conversions (Statistics, metric conversions, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SAP and M
• Experience with sterile manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Strategic and effective leadership and coaching skills and interest in people development and management.
• Working knowledge of USDA, and OSHA compliance.
• Experience with and exposure to Lean coaching methodologies (Kata, etc.).
• Position may require contact with various hazardous materials using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and deliver improvements of quality, safety, productivity, and variation reduction.
• Coach and provide oversight on the shop floor to identify potential issues before they arise.
• Document and investigate deviations and safety events to determine root causes.
• Develop, execute, and sustain CAPAs once the root cause is determined.
• Organize and complete audits and inspections (safety, compliance, 5S, etc.).
• Complete process confirmation for Task Breakdown Sheets, SOPs, Standard Work, and other job instructions.
• Respond to issues on the shop floor and escalate as necessary.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees