Manager, Operations

MSD UK; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Benefits package

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing teams in a fast-paced GMP environment. You will drive execution of production objectives, foster an inclusive safety-first culture, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality and quantity of finished products.

The role offers growth through on-the-job training, leadership development, and opportunities to tackle technically challenging problems while working on 24/7 shift operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher with four years of manufacturing or military experience.
• Two years’ experience in direct GMP/biotech manufacturing with leadership skills.
• HS diploma with six years manufacturing/military experience.

Responsibilities

• First line supervisor with a team of individual contributor Union production direct reports.
• Ensure shift objectives are achieved while reliably supplying quality product at a competitive cost.
• Tactical and strategic shift management, including collaboration with indirect staff.
• Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement.
• Typically coordinates and supervises the daily activities of individual contributors.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work with other supervisors.
• Decisions are guided by policies.

Skills

Adaptability

Aseptic Manufacturing

cGMP Compliance

Data Analysis

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Quality Control

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree or higher

High School Diploma/GED with six years' manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

MES

DeltaV

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.

As an Operations Manager you will be in a critical position to the organization with direct impact on our Company vision to make a difference in the lives of people globally. In this role you will be a Leader in the production areas that drives the execution of production objectives, while creating an inclusive culture that energizes a Safety First, Quality Always, with a continuous improvement mindset. You will also have the ability to direct, coordinate, and counsel cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Technical Services, Planning, Global Functions and other areas to assure optimal quality and quantity of finished products.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to build or expand your career in Vaccine Manufacturing. As an Operations Manager you will be given the opportunity to challenge and grow your talents through progressive on the job training and development of interpersonal and leadership skills to overcome difficult situations and solve technical problems

Responsibilities:

• First line supervisor with a team of individual contributor Union production direct reports


• Ensure that Shift(s) objectives are achieved while reliably supplying quality product at a competitive cost consistent with our Company, Regulatory Agency, and State and Local code requirements for quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), equal employment opportunity, finances, labor, employee, environment and safety, not in that order


• Tactical and strategic Shift(s) management, including collaboration with indirect staff


• Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement


• Typically, coordinates and supervises the daily activities of individual contributors


• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors


• Decisions are guided by policies

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or higher with either four years of relevant experience in manufacturing or military service or two years’ experience in a direct Good Manufacturing Practice , biotechnology manufacturing setting with demonstrated leadership skills or High School Diploma/GED with six years of relevant experience in manufacturing or military service

Preferred Experience:

• Record of safely and effectively leading teams in the manufacturing of high-quality product


• Consistent demonstration of strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, teamwork, technical, and problem-solving skills to motivate direct reports and peers to excel and \"own\" the process


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


• Ability to prioritize, focus on and obtain business results


• Principled and effective communication and organizational skills


• Technical writing related to procedures and investigations


• SAP, MES and DeltaV

Shift and Hours:

Must be able to work 2nd, 3rd or a rotating shift, which may include weekends. This site operates on a 24/7 schedule.

Required Skills:

• Adaptability, Adaptability, Aseptic Manufacturing, Business Activity Monitoring, cGMP Compliance, Customer-Focused, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Standards, Functional Management, Goal Attainment, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Line Management, Manufacturing Quality Control, Operational Activities, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, Packaging Operations, People Leadership, People Management, Policy Reviews, Procedure Writing, Process Engineering {+ 10 more}

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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The salary range for this role is $96,200.00 - $151,400.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

09/15/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.