Specialist Business Consulting

Merck; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Merck is seeking a Specialist, Business Consulting in Durham, NC to drive the Manufacturing Production System (MPS) and partner with site leadership to improve operations and business processes. The role emphasizes coaching, standard work, data-driven improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work on eliminating issues, applying standard communication tools, and developing workforce capabilities to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently.

Formación

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in a relevant field (business operations, engineering, project management).
• Strong evidence of Lean/Six Sigma driven process improvement in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to translate business priorities into actionable improvement plans.

Responsabilidades

• Coach and partner with Integrated Process Team Leads to sustain a lean manufacturing environment.
• Develop and execute performance improvement activities linked to business goals.
• Coordinate governance processes including metrics, portfolio, and gemba.
• Stay current with technology and management practices to grow workforce capabilities.

Conocimientos

5S Methodology

Analytical Thinking

Benchmarking

Biopharmaceutical Industry

Business Management

Business Processes

Business Process Improvements

Capacity Analysis

Change Management

Coaching Employees

Global Manufacturing

Performance Improvement Plans

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Pharmaceutical Technologies

Policy Development

Process Improvement Initiatives

Process Standardization

Production Operations

Production Processes

Project Management

Risk Management

Six Sigma

Statistical Analysis

Team-Building

Educación

Bachelor of Science or similar field

Descripción del empleo

Job Description for Specialist, Business Consulting

Our MPS program is an integrated production system for how we design, manage, and continuously improve our operations and supporting business processes, enabled through the development of our people. The Durham Team is responsible for driving MPS throughout the Durham site to enable change in the operating systems, management systems, and mindsets, behaviors, and capabilities of our people to produce products in a safe manner at the highest quality, for the lowest cost, and in the shortest lead time.

At our Company Manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina, we currently have a Specialist Business Consulting position available.

Currently, this position reports to the Site Supply Chain Lead.

Responsibilities

• Coach, teach & partner with Integrated Process Team Leads and Centers of Excellence to develop and maintain a sustainable lean manufacturing environment motivated by an engaged workforce, develop plans and execute performance improvement activities that directly contribute to the business
• Prioritize, align and integrate use of various tools & strategies to evaluate and standardize process, material and information management in support of manufacturing value streams and effectively transfer required mindsets, behaviors and skills into the organization (Standard work, Visual Management, Coaching and feedback, Performance Adherence, Change Management, Statistical Rhythms and Patterns)
• Partner with the production teams on the shop floor to identify sources & eliminate issues due to management execution and employee interactions and develop trust through standardized communication tools
• Coordinate area governance processes for the above tasks (metrics, portfolio, gemba)
• Incorporate continuous improvement skills through the framework of our Company Production System, resulting in sustainability & realization of intended people and business benefit
• Stay abreast of new and changing technology, procedures, and management practices to maintain a highly skilled workforce

Education

• Bachelor of Science or similar field (i.e. business operations, engineering, project management)

Required

Experience and Skills

• Comprehension in at least of the following areas: Manufacturing/Production Operations or Planning, | Lean | Six Sigma | Process Improvement or Biological/Pharmaceutical technology
• Link improvement objectives to the highest site, operational unit and division priorities
• Capability to interact and communicate with all levels of business leadership and operational teams
• Solid business principles understanding, proven team-building skills, exceptionally good listening skills, results oriented
• Coaching and/or teaching others to think about and apply new methods and tools
• Partner with MPS peers across other sites to share learnings and best-practices
• Enabling and leveraging diverse perspectives, talents, etc. to achieve business or educational outcomes
• Excellent skills using IT applications and AI to organize and analyze data

Preferred

• Working in a manufacturing environment that is regulated
• Demonstrated experience practically applying methodology to accelerate & improve business results (lean, change management, inclusion, experiential learning, adult learning)

Required Skills

5S Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Management, Business Processes, Business Process Improvements, Capacity Analysis, Change Management, Coaching Employees, Global Manufacturing, Performance Improvement Plans, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Technologies, Policy Development, Process Improvement Initiatives, Process Standardization, Production Operations, Production Processes, Project Management, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, Team-Building

Additional location(s):

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

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

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

10/19/2026

• 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.

Requisition ID: R411826