Director, Operations - Bottles & Blisters (ipt)

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, NJ, USA
Base: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
Minimum eight years industry experience
Minimum five years operations management
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations for the Bottles & Blisters Integrated Process Team in Rahway, NJ. The role involves leading primary and secondary packaging operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Job Summary

  • The Director serves as the business unit leader for the Bottles & Blisters Integrated Process Team, overseeing primary and secondary packaging operations to meet supply requirements and budget targets.
  • This role is accountable for setting strategic direction and day-to-day priorities while maintaining the highest standards of Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Successful candidates will foster a culture of accountability and inclusion, championing continuous improvement through lean principles to drive operational efficiency and financial savings.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations for the Bottles & Blisters Integrated Process Team in Rahway, NJ. The role involves leading primary and secondary packaging operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary

Base: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
  • Minimum eight years industry experience
  • Minimum five years operations management
  • cGMP and regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
  • Multi-shift operations leadership
  • Budget management and capital projects

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Science or Engineering
  • Experience licensing new facilities
  • Behavioral coaching and consequence management
  • Regulatory inspection support experience
  • Project management skills
  • Familiarity with MPS methodologies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
  • 8+ years industry experience across multiple functions
  • 5+ years managing multi-layered organizations
  • Working knowledge of cGMP and regulations
  • Willingness to work irregular hours

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