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Merck · 1 day ago

Associate Director - Operations

Elkton, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$126K/yr - $199K/yr

5+ years exp

Merck is a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking an Associate Director - Operations to oversee Manufacturing Operations. The role involves ensuring alignment of staff activities with departmental objectives, managing budgets, and providing leadership to enhance process efficiency and workforce engagement.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensures staff activities are aligned with department objectives to reliably supply quality product at a competitive cost

Forecasts resource needs and manages allocated budget, while adapting departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges

Responsible for area supply performance metrics (schedule adherence/delivered supply, cycle time reduction, production uptime) and any action plans to address gaps to the leadership team

Anticipates and interprets production needs to identify solutions

Accountable for meeting the operating budget and continuously reducing cost

Ensure members of the area have business acumen and understand how they may impact business finances

Provide leadership, cross-functional development, and technical expertise to operations, maintenance, and administrative personnel in the management of products as second level manager with first level (i.e., shop floor) managers and others as direct reports

Identify, prioritize, and champion projects to improve process efficiency, cycle time, and yield, reduce process variability, and eliminate waste in support of long-range operating plans

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 the Talent Management process

Provides tactical and strategic area management, closely collaborating with indirect staff including quality, technology, and planning

Promotes behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement and compliance consistent with our company standards, regulatory agency, and state and local code requirements for quality, current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), equal employment opportunity, finances, labor, employee, environment, and safety

Qualification

Budget ManagementBusiness AcumenLean ManufacturingOperations ManagementManufacturing Practices (GMP)Cycle Time ReductionTechnical Problem-SolvingLeadershipPeople LeadershipInterpersonal RelationshipsProcess ImprovementsProduction SchedulingShop Floor ManagementManagement ProcessManufacturing Quality ControlProduction Ramp UpLean Six Sigma Process ImprovementStrategic ThinkingDecision Making

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or another technical field

Minimum five (5) years' experience in two or more functional areas, such as Operations, Quality, Technical Operations, Technology, Engineering, Maintenance, and/or Supply Chain or in the military

Two years of managerial experience

Exceptional people skills with ability to navigate and resolve conflict through servant leadership behaviors

Technical and communication skills strong enough to present in a Regulatory audit

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Demonstrated drive, and ability to delegate/escalate appropriately

Budget Management

Business Acumen

Business Administration

Business Management

Cycle Time Reduction

Decision Making

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)