Job Description

Job Description

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.

We have a Manufacturing Manager position available at our company's facility in Elkhorn, Nebraska. The candidate selected will manage the Central Services department and its employees. The Central Services department supports the facility with the preparation of solutions for viral and bacterial growth; washing and wrapping of glassware and equipment; sterilization of equipment in autoclaves; and washing, assembly and Sterilize in Place (SIP) of portable tanks.

Duties include but are not limited to:

* The manager will manage the schedule and the associated hourly workforce to ensure attainment of business results. The incumbent will effectively work within a team environment with the accountability of production execution, effective administration of personnel performance policies and procedures, management of conflict and change, and the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

* The manager will work with various stakeholders in creation of production schedules and staff assignments to meet the production schedule, SPP (standard process procedure) and SOP development, and the training and development of the operating staff to support commercial demand in a biologics manufacturing facility.

* The manager will perform and participate in safety, environmental, and quality audits and investigations and be involved in implementation of related corrective actions.

* The manager will ensure that supervised personnel manufacture products Right the First Time per standard operating procedures and in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) , safety, and environmental regulations. Due to the high impact nature of this role it is crutiial that the incumbent demonstrate integrity, credibility, and flexibility in their daily performance so as to motivate others to do the same.

This position will primarily work M-F shift but will manage a team working three shifts during the week and include weekend rotation work.

Education:

* B.S. within Science or Engineering with minimum of three (5) years manufacturing or military experience - OR - High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years direct supervisory or military experience

Qualifications & Skills:

* Experience working in cGMP environment or military experience

* Strong English reading/comprehension skills needed to comprehend detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Manufacturing Instructions. Ability to read and comprehend chemical labeling and warnings.

* Knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures.

* Basic mathematical skills - ability to use both U.S. customary and metric systems.

* Proven ability to work safely in a production environment. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (hair net, beard net (if applicable), safety glasses and leather skid resistant shoes/boots).

Preferred Qualification and Skills:

* Leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate direct reports and peers to excel and own the process

* Flexibility to perform various tasks to support the business

* Lean, Six Sigma problem-solving skills coupled with a continuous improvement mindset

* Ability to prioritize, focus on and obtain business results

* Excellent communication and organizational skills

* Systems Applications and Products (SAP) experience is a plus

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network thats devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

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.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

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Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

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Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R108343