Batching Operations Technician - Continuous Improvement

Merck; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck in De Soto, Kansas seeks an Operations Support Engineer (P1) to back the Production Operations team. The role emphasizes SME guidance, continuous improvement initiatives, and strong adherence to safety and quality standards within a GMP environment.

The successful candidate will support deviation and change-control activities, partner across sites, and drive Lean Six Sigma-based improvements while maintaining rigorous documentation practices and a focus on manufacturing efficiency and risk

Qualifications

• Experience applying GMP/cGMP documentation practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and coach teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME representing the department in continuous improvement efforts.
• Support deviation, CAPA and change control processes.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance in daily operations.
• Collaborate with BTS, Engineering, Quality and R&D to drive productivity.
• Lead by example in Lean Six Sigma and project management tools.
• Contribute to data-driven decision making and transparency.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change Management

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Job description

Merck in De Soto, Kansas seeks an Operations Support Engineer (P1) to back the Production Operations team. The role emphasizes SME guidance, continuous improvement initiatives, and strong adherence to safety and quality standards within a GMP environment.

The successful candidate will support deviation and change-control activities, partner across sites, and drive Lean Six Sigma-based improvements while maintaining rigorous documentation practices and a focus on manufacturing efficiency and risk