Manufacturing Operations Lead — GMP, 24/7 Shifts

Merck & Co.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing team at the Durham, NC site, directing daily manufacturing processes to meet customer demand.

You will coach, develop, and manage team members, ensure safety and quality, and implement continuous improvements on the floor. The role requires strong leadership, experience in GMP environments, and the ability to coordinate staffing and scheduling across rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six (6) years of manufacturing/technical experience or four (4) years with a Bachelor's in Life Science or Engineering.
• Willingness to rotate shifts (2-3-3, 4 day x 10.5 hr, or 5 day x 8.5 hr).
• Ability to qualify for gowning in classified areas and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, motivate, and manage a team to ensure reliable manufacturing process execution.
• Set yearly performance objectives and coach employees.
• Lead on-floor presence and drive standard work to ensure best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Coordinate scheduling and staffing to meet production schedules.
• Coach on smaller improvement projects and participate in project teams.
• Support audits and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Adaptability

Aseptic Manufacturing

cGMP Compliance

Data Analysis

Employee Performance Standards

Interpersonal Relationships

Inventory Management

Manufacturing Quality Control

Operational Excellence

Packaging Operations

People Leadership

Process Engineering

Process Improvements

Production Scheduling

Sterile Filling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PAS-X

SAP

Delta-V

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing team at the Durham, NC site, directing daily manufacturing processes to meet customer demand.

You will coach, develop, and manage team members, ensure safety and quality, and implement continuous improvements on the floor. The role requires strong leadership, experience in GMP environments, and the ability to coordinate staffing and scheduling across rotating shifts.