Job Description

Job Description

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

Our Sourcing team partner with the business to ensure efficient acquisition of goods and services that enables the commercialization of our medicines, vaccines and Animal Health products. We collaborate internationally and are grouped into center-led categories and regional operating teams.

Responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating all facilities and site support functions for Southeast Pennsylvania operations including: West Point, Upper Gwynedd, North Wales and WeWork (Philadelphia) facilities. Operations include powerhouse and utilities generation/distribution; wastewater and potable water systems; laboratory support operations; security; cafeteria services; maintenance; and operations of facilities (excluding manufacturing operations); soft services and; Integrated Facilities Management partnership. This position will have key responsibility in the management of union and non-union employees (360 people). It will also manage an operating budget of approximately $400MM/year and capital of $1.5B in the next 3 years.

Primary Activities:

* The position is the responsible for managing all the Southeast PA sites (8.0mm Square Feet) and for maintaining safe and compliant operations impacting 10,000 employees and contractors;
* Build and manage a solid and strategic Site Master Planning that integrates all divisions aligned with the strategic imperatives for the company. It will also manage an operating budget of approximately $400MM/year and capital of $1.5B in the next 3 years
* Responsible for managing and ensuring compliance of all non-manufacturing regulatory permits. These permits include: Title V (Air permit); wastewater generation; Storm water management and all construction/township code requirements;
* This position ensures safe, reliable services for manufacturing division to produce mission critical biologics/vaccines ($6.0billion in sales) for the world market.
* It ensures safe and reliable services for research organization, including SALAR operations and all lab operations.
* Responsible for the powerhouse and utilities generation/distribution; wastewater and potable water systems;
* Manage a large integrated workforce consisting of our Company's USW labor and managers (360 employees) and leveraged 3rd party suppliers including all soft services (housekeeping, security, and landscaping); facilities maintenance contractors; and technical services (project engineering, space planning and management, and facilities management);
* Continuous improvement in operational costs, leveraged outsourcing, and space management and data analytics
* Deliver organizational strategy in collaboration with functional peers and stakeholders.
* Liaison to external communities including township(s), county, and state.
* Represents our Company and the site on various boards, including local and state Chambers of Commerce.

Education Requirement:

* Education: BS in Engineering or equivalent.

Required:

* Experience: 15+ years in a multi-faceted operational environment.
* Very strong people management, communications and negotiating skills
* knowledge of utilities - Chemical and/or biologics and/or Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, significant business and technical expertise.
* Ability to handle and prioritize multiple and simultaneous assignments and quickly adapt to changes in business priorities.
* Program management skills with an understanding of strategic vision and significant attention to detail. Ability to both think critically as well as communicate effectively.
* Experience with financial and budget tasks including Expense and Capital planning and management responsibilities. Technical problem-solving abilities.
* Working knowledge of OSHA Industrial and NFPA standards, DOT, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin (FMSCA) and other regulatory agency requirements.

Preferred Skills:

* Experience with External Partners, Agencies, Townships
* Experience in dealing with agencies and management of professionals outside of our Company.
* Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification or equal experience in application.
* Experience managing Union Labor bargaining agreements and negotiating principles.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com
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We are an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R99589