Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Asset Management & Reliability, in this role as Associate Director Asset Management & Reliability CoE, you will be responsible for overseeing Asset Management, Maintenance and Reliability activities to support Vaccine, Sterile, Pharmaceutical, and External Manufacturing Operations within a designated region in the Manufacturing Division.

As Associate Director of Asset Management & Reliability CoE you will play a crucial role in driving maintenance practices by implementing and sustaining a global maintenance work management program. Your focus will be on assisting sites in achieving maintenance excellence through standardized practices, regulatory compliance, cost control, and efficient scheduling.

You will champion the use of the six step maintenance work management process, collaborating with Operations and External Manufacturing leaders to optimize maintenance schedules and drive increased reliability for enhanced plant performance. Through your deep understanding of site challenges and the objectives of the Manufacturing Division and Business Units, you will work closely with site personnel to create and execute a comprehensive Reliability Plan that leads to World Class Supply.

You will uphold the highest quality standards in the design, construction, installation, maintenance, and operations of all assigned activities. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in elevating asset performance and ensuring optimal reliability across the region.

This position offers the flexibility of remote work and welcomes internal applicants from different parts of Europe and eastern US

What you will do:

• Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:

• Guide sites during new CMMS implementation supporting new processes

• Implementing and sustaining the six step maintenance work management process

• Lead reliability and maintenance excellence across manufacturing sites

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external leaders

• Ensure reliable and cost-effective provision of utilities

• Train and develop staff for achieving goals

• Strong leadership skills for managing hybrid teams and implementing cross-functional processes

• Influence leadership, peers, and customers

• Drive best-in-class Reliability and Maintenance approach and initiatives

• Implement Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and other techniques

• Utilize data analysis for predicting reliability and optimizing equipment performance

• Recommend strategies for extending equipment lifespan and reducing costs

• Identify low investment engineering and manufacturing processes for cost reduction

• Foster a positive work environment for maximum business impact

Extent of Travel:

• expectation of in-region travel, up to 50%

What skills you will need:

To excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Master's degree in Engineering (desirable), with certification in Asset Management and/or Reliability (e.g., CRE/CMRP) highly desirable.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, process, and reliability, with minimum of 5 years specifically in maintenance management supporting sterile and pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in a clean room environment.

• Strong leadership and influence skills to select, develop, and manage internal and external staff and teams in cross-functional environments.

• Proficiency in maintenance and reliability prediction and improvement methods and tools.

• Solid understanding of cGMP, Sterile Manufacturing, Formulation & Filling, and packaging.

• Track record of successfully managing maintenance and implementing improvement strategies across multiple manufacturing sites.

• Strong business, analytical, information systems, and computer skills.

• Experience with engineering processes, engineering software, reliability testing and prediction.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies, value stream mapping, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.

• Understanding of key business performance measures related to functional, quality, and cost issues.

• 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.

So, if you are ready to:

• Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today

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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 Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$135,500.00 - $213,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/15/2024

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Requisition ID: R320008