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Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

This role, in conjunction with the execution routine production activities, will primarily support the team by acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing their department in support of continuous improvement, problem solving and deviation and change management.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Employee Development & Leadership:

• Models Company leadership principles and inclusive behaviors.

• Provides coaching and supports skills development and process capabilities within their team.

• Supports effective feedback and coaching within the team during the Performance Management cycle.

• May be responsible for providing appropriate task-based training.

Safety Compliance:

• Demonstrates a strong compliance mind-set (EHS and Quality) and continuously sets a high standard for themselves and others.

• Follows safe operating instructions for all tasks and equipment.

• Ensures that the right tools and equipment specified for the task are available and utilized.

• Ensures that the correct personal protective equipment required is available and utilized.

• To follow up any reported defects or workplace hazards immediately.

• To report all accidents, incidents and near misses within 24 hours and to participate in investigation and identification of effective corrective and preventative actions.

Quality Compliance:

• Is responsible for the on-time completion of Quality compliance tasks in relation to Deviation, CAPA and Change Control management.

• Is responsible for all aspects of Quality Assurance including cGMP, RFT and good documentation practices and provides coaching to others.

• Serves as Change Manager and Stakeholder for change management activities within Production.

• Supports the update, review and approval of GMP documentation including, but not limited to:

  • SOP's

  • MD's

  • Qualification Protocols

  • New product/product transfer documentation

Productivity:

• Supports the Daily, Weekly and Monthly schedule adherence of production activities within their department.

• Build and maintain strong collaborations with different stakeholders throughout the Site Operations such as BTS, Engineering, Quality and R&D.

• Supports the Manufacturing Operations Teams in creating a culture of continuous improvement and leads by example.

• Represents Manufacturing Operations in the execution of the project portfolio and improvement initiatives.

• Supports initiatives for stabilizing and improving production processes.

• Assures effective application of Lean Six Sigma, Project Management and Change Management Tools.

• Supports Manufacturing Operations key productivity metrics by investigating and solving operations issues with appropriate techniques and skills.

• Contributing to a data driven decision making process and visualizing problems, progress and results.

Financial:

• Recognizes and investigates opportunities for financial savings.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Required | High School Diploma plus minimum four years working in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role

• Preferred | BS Degree in a relevant scientific discipline plus minimum one year working in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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The salary range for this role is

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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