Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Associate Director is accountable for the oversight of Manufacturing Operations, while actively supporting, participating in, and embracing a team culture of empowerment.

• 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

Minimum Education Requirements

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

Required Experience and Skills

• 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 Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in running Operations Shop floor

• Demonstrated knowledge of High Performing Organization tools and methodology including lean processing

Required Skills:

Budget Management, Business Acumen, Business Administration, Business Management, Cycle Time Reduction, Decision Making, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, Management Process, Manufacturing Quality Control, Operations Management, People Leadership, Process Improvements, Production Ramp Up, Production Scheduling, Shop Floor Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Technical Problem-Solving

Preferred Skills:

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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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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$126,500.00 - $199,100.00

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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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, 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:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

01/12/2026

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