Merck · 23 hours ago
Manager, Engineering
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $184K/yr
4+ years expMerck is a leading pharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Manager of Engineering for their new FLEx Center in Rahway, New Jersey. The role involves managing a team of technicians, ensuring compliance with quality and safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement in production processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Lauren McCormack
Responsibilities
First line operations supervisor with a team of individual contributor production direct reports
Ensure that shift objectives are achieved while reliably supplying quality product at a competitive cost consistent with all applicable internal and external regulations for quality (GMP), safety, etc
Tactical and strategic shift management, including collaboration with indirect staff
Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement
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
Compliance – 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
Supply – 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.)
Continuous Improvement – 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
People Management – 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
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
Preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in aseptic/sterile drug product manufacturing or processing
Minimum 2 years of experience in heavily regulated industry (e.g. FDA, military, nuclear and petrochemical)
Minimum 2 years of direct supervisory experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean
Demonstrated experience of interacting with site, divisional or regulatory audits
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
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