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We are searching for a reliable Manager, Operations to join our high calibre team at Merck & Co. in Durham, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Manager, Operations is a promising opportunity to develop important skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, project management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Manager, Operations at Merck & Co. today!

Job Description
The role of Operations Manager at our Company's Durham facility is a manufacturing leadership role. The individual in this role must provide direction, coaching, and technical expertise to operations personnel responsible for the manufacturing processes. This individual must actively manage their assigned team to reliably support customer demand (including hiring as needed, employee development, routine 1:1 meetings and coaching, recognition, and performance management). Additionally, they must become proficient in the use of manufacturing systems and knowledgeable of site procedures in order to resolve process/equipment issues, minimize downtime, and ensure product quality.
This role will support manufacturing activities at the Durham Site. Successful candidate(s) will be assigned to support either pre-thaw (e.g. preparation of sterile components, tanks, and stabilizer) or post-thaw (e.g. bulk thawing, pooling, filling, lyophilization, capping and inspection) activities. Responsibilities Employee Development - People Management Develop, motivate, and manage a team to ensure reliable manufacturing process execution
Assign yearly performance objectives for the team in alignment with department and site goals
Provide regular feedback and coaching to employees on work performance
Provide leadership to the team as needed based on the team's capabilities and maturity
Process Execution - Continuous Improvement Provide a leadership presence on the manufacturing floor
Champion standard work to drive consistent use of best practices across teams
Regularly help the team troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and maintain product quality
Identify opportunities to improve the process (e.g. cycle times, ease of execution, reliability)
Support work as needed to implement improvements (e.g. scheduling, staffing, protocol execution)
Coach team members in executing smaller improvement projects in their operational area
Represent Operations on project teams as needed
Communication Lead and support daily (Tier) meetings to facilitate flow of information up/down through the organization
Hold regular team meetings to cascade information and collect team feedback
Provide clear consistent communication from shift to shift
Escalate issues as needed to ensure the right support/awareness is given to issues as they arise
Serve as an Subject Matter Expert (SME) during tours to provide area/process overview information to visitors/auditors upon request
Quality & Safety Compliance Foster strong and effective safety culture on the team through actions, coaching, and prioritization
Coach individuals when reporting safety issues and completing corrective/preventative actions
Drive culture of compliance through actions, consistent quality-driven decision making, and coaching of the team (e.g. documentation, housekeeping, area 5S, etc.)
Participate in safety/regulatory audits (i.e. tours, topic discussion)
Financial Coach the team to ensure SAP transaction completion is timely and accurate
Manage team staffing and overtime to support customer demand while meeting budget targets
Recognize opportunities for cost savings and communicates them for potential project chartering
Education Requirement High School Diploma/GED-
Required Experience and Skills Minimum six years in a manufacturing, technical, support, or Military role or at least four years in a manufacturing, technical, support, or Military role with a Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Engineering
Demonstrated ability to lead a team (i.e. experience leading directly as a supervisor/coach or indirectly as part of a project or through routine process execution)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate people/resources to meet a production schedule
Strong, strategic and effective interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience and Skills Previous supervisory experience
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-regulated manufacturing environment
Electronic manufacturing systems (e.g. PAS-X, SAP, Delta-V, etc.)
Interacting with regulatory auditors as part of area tours and/or topic discussion
Lean Six Sigma certification
Shift and Schedule Day 12.5 hours - 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule -- Includes working alternating weekends and holidays
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. #VETJOBS #EBRG MSJR TechnicianDurham Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). -Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
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Regular Relocation:
Domestic VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
On-Site Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
None Requisition ID: R253856
Benefits of working as a Manager, Operations in Durham, NC:
? Excellent Benefits Package
? Continuous Learning Opportunities
? Generous Compensation