Senior MPS & Lean Transformation Lead

Merck; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Merck in Ireland seeks a Senior MPS Specialist to support and lead manufacturing planning systems across the site. You will drive Lean and value stream initiatives, coach teams, and deploy improvements that align with our World Class Supply objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, change management, and cross-functional collaboration. You will contribute to GMP-aligned processes, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments with lean principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with GMP concepts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide sitewide MPS support to deliver business results and improvements.
• Collaborate with site MPS lead to maintain and execute the MPS strategy.
• Drive value stream analysis and supply chain design for key franchises.
• Deliver training to build self-sustaining MPS capability.
• Lead companywide MPS initiatives and promote problem solving and standard work.
• Influence at all levels and manage change effectively.

Skills

Lean Tools

Leadership

GMP Knowledge

Communication

Change Management

Tools

MS Excel

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

Merck in Ireland seeks a Senior MPS Specialist to support and lead manufacturing planning systems across the site. You will drive Lean and value stream initiatives, coach teams, and deploy improvements that align with our World Class Supply objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, change management, and cross-functional collaboration. You will contribute to GMP-aligned processes, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a