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Merck · 8 hours ago

Manager, Engineering (Onsite)

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $184K/yr

4+ years exp

Merck is a leading pharmaceutical company with a focus on drug product development and manufacturing. They are seeking a Manager, Engineering to oversee a team of technicians in the Sterile Production Supervisor role, ensuring quality production and compliance with regulations while promoting continuous improvement in operations.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of individual contributors

Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors and develops plans to meet short-term objectives

Identifies and resolves standard day to day quality, technical, and operational problems within own unit

Makes decisions – guided by policies and standard operating procedures – that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of own unit

Receives guidance and oversight from the Operations Director

Works within budgetary/financial objectives set by Director

Responsible for creating and sustaining a culture that ensures that compliance (Safety, Environment, cGMP, etc.) are imperatives for the business

Responsible for establishing a Right First Time culture by reducing waste and constantly driving continuous improvement

Responsible to review and approve compliance documents, as per procedures or need

Exercise judgement and decision making to ensure quality product is reliably produced while managing cost

Responsible for Shift(s) supply performance metrics (Schedule Adherence, Release on Time, Customer service performance, Product Lead Time, etc.)

Accountable for developing a Production System and continuous improvement culture while achieving MPS Targets and business results for the Shift(s)

Develop strategic initiatives related to the manufacturing process, equipment and human resources in support of long-range operating plans

Report Shift(s) monthly metrics and any action plans to address gaps to Management

Identify, prioritize and champion improvement initiatives to improve process efficiency, cycle time, and yield, reduce process variability and eliminate waste

Responsible for creating and sustaining a highly engaged workforce through utilization of our Company's Leadership Behaviors and Inclusion

Provide coaching on professional development and career paths

Provide timely feedback and performance evaluations for direct reports after obtaining the relevant input and evaluation

Provide feedback and input on performance evaluations for indirect staff

Support Talent Management

Position may require work outside of routine hours (e.g. nights / weekends), depending on business needs

Qualification

Aseptic ManufacturingCGMP ComplianceLeadershipContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceProcess ImprovementsAccountabilityInterpersonal RelationshipsPeople LeadershipData AnalysisInventory ManagementManufacturing Quality ControlManagement ProcessPackaging OperationsProduction SchedulingProcess EngineeringAdaptabilityConflict Resolution

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Science, Engineering or another technical field, or at least 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or processing with HS diploma

Minimum 4 years of experience in a functional area, such as operations Management, Quality, Technical Operations, Technology, Engineering or Maintenance