Operational Coach | 2nd Shift

Company: Merck
Location: Wilson
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

**Job Description**

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.

**Responsibilities**

Employee Development | People Management

+ Assists the team with development of objectives and ensures alignment with site goals

+ Provides timely feedback and evaluates/addresses performance of direct reports

+ Assesses employee training/development needs and implement actions to address those needs

+ Supports employee development initiatives in alignment with the business needs

Line Performance

+ Initiating/leading problem solving to identify short-term and long-term actions to prevent problem reoccurrence, reduce production downtime and increase productivity

+ Authoring deviations in response to operational quality events

+ Correcting batch record errors to enable timely batch record release

+ Following standard work for escalation as it related to safety, quality and downtime events

+ Timely approval of qualification, change control, procedures and other documents

+ Providing operational Subject Matter Expert support/leadership for the installation of new equipment and/or modifications to existing processes and/or equipment

+ Manages adherence to Company Production Systems (CPS) principles, defined line performance standards and key performance indicators utilizing applicable Lean/Six Sigma tools

Information Transfer

+ Attends departmental and team meetings focused on equipment/process improvement

+ Serves as liaison between shifts, teams, IPTs, and Centers of Excellence (COEs)

+ Participates and/or leads tier meetings

Compliance

+ Uses Root Cause Analysis tools to identify true root cause for quality and safety events.

+ Authors, reviews, approves and/or participates in quality investigations.

+ Initiates, reviews and approves safety investigations;

+ Participates in internal and external audits and inspections;

+ Identifies quality-related trends and facilitates implementation of corrective actions

+ Creates/Revises Standard Operating Procedures, Forms and other batch-related documents

Financial

+ Adheres to and monitors operating budget and staffing plan per Profit Plan

+ Recognizes and investigates opportunities for financial savings

Leadership

+ Models our Company Leadership Principals and Inclusive Behaviors

+ Acts as part Site Extended Leadership Team

**Education Requirements**

+ High School diploma or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university, preferable with emphasis in a science or engineering related discipline

**Experience and Skills**

Required

+ Minimum five years production/manufacturing, preferable in a cGMP environment

+ SAP inventory

+ Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills

+ Strategic team skills, including ability to coach/develop work teams, provide training, motivate/empower others, and resolve conflict

+ Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities

+ Goal oriented and able to manage risks

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

+ Demonstrated knowledge of Operational Excellence tools and methodology

+ Two years coaching/supervisory experience

**Shift**

+ 2nd Shift | Work off-shifts and/or weekends

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that's devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

**Who we are ...**

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

**What we look for ...**

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue **Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives** while **Inspiring Your Career Growth** .

Invent. Impact. Inspire.

**NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS**

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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**US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:**

Domestic

**VISA Sponsorship:**

No

**Travel Requirements:**

No Travel Required

**Flexible Work Arrangements:**

Not Specified

**Shift:**

2nd - Evening

**Valid Driving License:**

No

**Hazardous Material(s):**

N/A

**Number of Openings:**

1

**Requisition ID:** R108773

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