Head of Manufacturing

Company: Merck Gruppe
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Experience the joy of curiosity, search for a job Click here for additional search options The Head of Manufacturing is responsible for direction and coordination of all manufacturing operations. This individual holds responsibility for leadership of the manufacturing team and development and implementation of programs to ensure that product is manufactured in accordance with all safety, quality, cGMP and applicable regulatory requirements. In addition, this individual assures production schedules are met to fulfill forecasted market demand and assures that manufacturing costs are minimized through effective utilization of resources, equipment, facilities and materials. Responsibilities

• Manage multiple manufacturing areas including the supervision of approximately 130 staff operating 24/7 at two facilities
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and compliance, and achieve continuous improvement through OpEx initiatives.
• Create and track metrics demonstrating a successful manufacturing operation
• Partner with Quality group to trend and improve quality KPIs
• Identify and mitigate risks in manufacturing that could adversely impact project outcomes and timely delivery of product to customers
• Partner with Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) team, to ensure activities related to technology transfer and scale-up are successful.
• Participate in the design, justification and execution of capital projects for manufacturing facilities and equipment
• Develop yearly financial expense plan and manage areas of responsibility within approved budget to ensure business profitability
• Ensure the structure and staffing of manufacturing department is adequate to meet site objectives
• Define, implement and optimize manufacturing schedules and resource shift patterns
• Establish and maintain training requirements for manufacturing staff
• Attract, develop and retain skilled talent
• Provide strong avenue of communication for employees maintaining a foundation of respect and dignity
• Ability to work independently when developing and executing plans to meet objectives
• Interact on a daily basis with customers, project management, QA/QC, EHS, process & analytical development, and business development.
• Participate in customer and regulatory audits as needed
• Host current and potential clients, presenting operational related information Who you are: Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 7 years demonstrated experience in a leadership role for cGMP production operations.
  • Experience leading small molecule manufacturing operations preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical discipline (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline). Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience with SAP a plus
  • Black belt certification a plus Other requirements
    • Travel Requirements: Minimal travel (2-4X per year)
    • Pre-Employment testing requirements:
    • Physical Requirements (PPE, lifting): None
    • Work schedule: Shift work may be required to support 24/7 operations Job Requisition ID: 214804 Location: Madison Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years) Working time model: full-time Careers during Covid-19
      Thank you for visiting our careers website, we are always looking for curious minds to join our teams. We understand how much the world is being impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and we want to assure you that your safety is very important to us. To ensure that everyone's health is protected, instead of a standard face-to-face interview, it is likely that you will be offered alternative digital interview options. US Disclosure
      The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity--employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. North America Disclosure
      The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our HR Services team at 855 444 5678 from--8:00am--to--5:30pm--ET Monday through Friday.

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