Api Operations Manager (days)

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Tipperary, Ireland
Onsite
Api production operations leadership
Cgmp and high-containment compliance
Lean tools vsm 5s waste elimination
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an API Operations Manager for its facility in Tipperary, Ireland. The role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading a small production team in achieving operational excellence

Job Summary

  • This role supports the operationalisation of a facility to reliably achieve production, quality, and continuous improvement targets within the pharmaceutical sector.
  • The successful candidate will lead a small production team, drive Operational Excellence using Lean tools, and ensure rigorous cGMP and safety compliance for high-containment processing.
  • As a member of the API Integrated Process Team, you will own performance metrics, manage deviations, and act as a reserve shift manager to maintain operational continuity.

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an API Operations Manager for its facility in Tipperary, Ireland. The role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading a small production team in achieving operational excellence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • API production operations leadership
  • cGMP and high-containment compliance
  • Lean tools VSM 5S waste elimination
  • CQV effort and capital project delivery
  • MES DeltaV technical expertise
  • Process transfer and technology transfer
  • Production performance metrics management

Nice-to-have

  • Union agreement negotiation experience
  • Emergency control centre participation
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
  • People development and coaching skills

Key Requirements

  • Honours degree in Engineering Science or Business Administration
  • Minimum 2 years line management experience in production
  • Deep technical experience in API MES and DeltaV operations
  • Proven experience with process transfer and capital projects

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Not specified

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