Operations Technician (Batching)

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

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

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 part of an organizational change we are recruiting for an Operations Support Engineer (P1) position within multiple departments in our Production Operations Team. The Operations Support Engineer, in conjunction with the execution routine production activities, will primarily support the team by acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing their department in support of continuous improvement, problem solving and deviation and change management. Since this is a headcount neutral organizational change, applications are only being considered internally by personnel currently employed within Production, De Soto; further opportunities as a result of the organizational change will be communicated separately.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Employee Development & Leadership:

• Models Company leadership principles and inclusive behaviors.
• Provides coaching and supports skills development and process capabilities within their team.
• Supports effective feedback and coaching within the team during the Performance Management cycle.
• May be responsible for providing appropriate task-based training.

Safety Compliance:

• Demonstrates a strong compliance mind-set (EHS and Quality) and continuously sets a high standard for themselves and others.
• Follows safe operating instructions for all tasks and equipment.
• Ensures that the right tools and equipment specified for the task are available and utilized.
• Ensures that the correct personal protective equipment required is available and utilized.
• To follow up any reported defects or workplace hazards immediately.
• To report all accidents, incidents and near misses within 24 hours and to participate in investigation and identification of effective corrective and preventative actions.

Quality Compliance:

• Is responsible for the on-time completion of Quality compliance tasks in relation to Deviation, CAPA and Change Control management.
• Is responsible for all aspects of Quality Assurance including cGMP, RFT and good documentation practices and provides coaching to others.
• Serves as Change Manager and Stakeholder for change management activities within Production.
• Supports the update, review and approval of GMP documentation including, but not limited to:
• SOP's
• MD's
• Qualification Protocols
• New product/product transfer documentation

Productivity:

• Supports the Daily, Weekly and Monthly schedule adherence of production activities within their department.
• Build and maintain strong collaborations with different stakeholders throughout the Site Operations such as BTS, Engineering, Quality and R&D.
• Supports the Manufacturing Operations Teams in creating a culture of continuous improvement and leads by example.
• Represents Manufacturing Operations in the execution of the project portfolio and improvement initiatives.
• Supports initiatives for stabilizing and improving production processes.
• Assures effective application of Lean Six Sigma, Project Management and Change Management Tools.
• Supports Manufacturing Operations key productivity metrics by investigating and solving operations issues with appropriate techniques and skills.
• Contributing to a data driven decision making process and visualizing problems, progress and results.

Financial:

• Recognizes and investigates opportunities for financial savings.

The salary range for this role is: $48,600 - $76,600

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.

Benefits:

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare
• other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem So