Job Description
Are you passionate about improving quality, safety, and productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Join our company as an Operations Specialist and be at the forefront of delivering innovative health solutions. We are seeking a dedicated professional to drive continuous improvement and ensure operational excellence on the shop floor. If you are motivated to advance your career in manufacturing management, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities:
Execute and deliver improvements of quality, safety, productivity, and variation reduction.
Coach and provide oversight on the shop floor to identify potential issues before they arise.
Document and investigate deviations and safety events to determine root causes.
Develop, execute, and sustain CAPAs once the root cause is determined.
Organize and complete audits and inspections (safety, compliance, 5S, etc.).
Complete process confirmation for Task Breakdown Sheets, SOPs, Standard Work, and other job instructions.
Respond to issues on the shop floor and escalate as necessary.
Education Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent, required.
Associates' degree in a related Science, Engineering or other technical discipline, preferred.
Bachelor's degree in a related Science, Engineering or other technical discipline, preferred.
Required Experience and Skills:
Four (4) or more years of relevant experience in the vaccine and/or pharmaceutical industry.
One (1) or more years of demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
Applied knowledge of aseptic techniques and aseptic operations.
Applied knowledge of scientific problem-solving.
Applied understanding of cGMP.
Demonstrated record of learning new skills, taking on new responsibilities, and continuously improving leadership skills.
Principled motivation and ambition to advance into manufacturing management roles.
Principled communication skills (Verbal and Written).
Ability to read, write and understand technical information as well as communicate this information to colleagues at various levels.
Conduct and verify more advanced mathematical calculations and conversions (Statistics, metric conversions, etc.).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Working knowledge of SAP and M
Experience with sterile manufacturing equipment and processes.
Strategic and effective leadership and coaching skills and interest in people development and management.
Working knowledge of USDA, and OSHA compliance.
Experience with and exposure to Lean coaching methodologies (Kata, etc.).
Position may require contact with various hazardous materials using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
MSJR
Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Applied Engineering, Aseptic Technique, Cell Culture Process Development, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Driving Continuous Improvement, Fermentation Tanks, Filtering Equipment, Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Materials Management, Healthcare Innovation, Inventory Tracking Systems, Liquid Chromatography (LC), Manufacturing, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Environments, Media Preparation, Operational Excellence, Operations Consulting, Operations Support, People Development, Personal Initiative, Process Control {+ 5 more}
Preferred Skills:
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
The salary range for this role is
$79,200.00 - $124,700.00
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 .
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
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:
02/2/2026
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Requisition ID: R380688
