Associate Manufacturing Manager

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin


Employer: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Work Location: Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Shift:
Department: LS-SC-PMSL1 Production 1
Recruiter: Michelle Cole

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Your Role:

The Associate Manufacturing Manager is responsible for planning and scheduling projects with a team of technical experts and will support the production teams in day-to-day operation of the manufacturing process. This position supports operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and process control. Responsibilities to include:

  • Lead the planning and scheduling of the day-to-day operations in a manufacturing setting
    Support the optimization of the manufacturing process through production resources
  • Support the department's operating plan objectives and coordinate activities to realize them
  • Develop policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
  • Support the realization of the key performance indicators and company objectives
  • Support the Continuous Improvement Initiatives through the technical team and production groups
  • Ensure compliance with internal change control policies and customer expectations
  • Support the department in coaching role and as a trainer in safety and incident prevention
  • Communicate regularly with the manager and the production team providing visibility for achievements, risks, and opportunities
  • Support the hiring and training effort while fostering a High Impact Culture environment
  • Support Operational Excellence activities to achieve the training and educational objectives for the department
  • Support the new technologies and the company automation and digitalization objectives
  • Support the department in meeting the throughput objectives by conduction tech transfers and constantly seek new and strategic projects opportunities
  • Support cross functional complex projects and other company initiatives
  • Create an environment of support, collaboration, problem solving, and success celebration
  • Other duties may be assigned for a safe and successful operation


Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a life science or engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience
  • 2+ years of experience working with quality systems and requirements, as well as safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a life science, engineering or business discipline with operational focus
  • Interpersonal and technical skills, as well as conceptual aspects of management
  • Project management, planning and scheduling skills
  • SAP experience
  • Understanding of company and regulatory procedures, policies, and practices
  • Working knowledge of chemical manufacturing process, quality, and operational safety
  • Capable of mentoring, motivating, and developing people
  • Experience supporting a team of supervisors, engineers, chemists, and operators
  • The ability to work effectively in a team environment with subordinates, peers, and superiors


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.

Created: 2024-09-12
Reference: 278970
Country: United States
State: Wisconsin
City: Sheboygan Falls


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