Plant Operations Director — GMP & Strategy

MSD Australia & New Zealand; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, seeks a General Manager, Upper Hutt Operations, to provide enterprise leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence for the site.

You will own end-to-end planning, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution to global markets, aligned with the company’s cost structure and strategic objectives. The role leads the Site Leadership Team, partners with Global Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Regulatory, and Commercial functions, and drives safe,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing.
• Proven ability to deploy site strategy and drive improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across functions.

Responsibilities

• Set site direction and build a high-performing leadership team.
• Translate enterprise strategy into site KPIs and operating plans.
• Oversee planning, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent Upper Hutt site in enterprise forums and external stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership

GMP manufacturing

Strategic planning

Cross-cultural collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Advanced degree in Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, seeks a General Manager, Upper Hutt Operations, to provide enterprise leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence for the site.

You will own end-to-end planning, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution to global markets, aligned with the company’s cost structure and strategic objectives. The role leads the Site Leadership Team, partners with Global Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Regulatory, and Commercial functions, and drives safe,