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Job DescriptionNew Hires based in the US & Puerto Rico will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable law.Our Manufacturing IT Organization is passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to our customers around the world. Technology has never been more relevant to the future of global health so we must advance, adapt, and evolve to meet this moment. Reimagining how we work and evolving our operating model will help us do just that. It is critical to continue driving value for our company, our customers, and our patients.As we accelerate the transformation of the Manufacturing IT operating model, there is a need to better align our work to what will provide the most value to our business partners. This includes establishing a systematic approach for how we operate the Manufacturing IT business to achieve best-in-class results, linked closely to the Toyota Production System methods used by the Manufacturing division.The Continuous Improvement Lead will be part of an Operational Excellence team that will build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Manufacturing IT organization. This includes making problems visible and solving them the first time, improving process stability and finding ways to the use existing IT capabilities to optimize manufacturing value streams. The role will provide the opportunity to get a broad understanding of our manufacturing processes as you could be working on projects that support supply chain, operations, laboratory testing, logistics or complianceKey responsibilities include:Partner with the Manufacturing IT leadership teams to grow their capabilities through continuous improvement
Identify opportunities for improvement and complete project scoping
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and/or Six Sigma methods to address process problems by identifying and implementing effective solutions
Facilitate problem solving sessions to identify root cause and effective corrective/preventive actions, lead teams to implement those actions and verify action effectiveness
Serve as a champion and change agent for the adoption of processes, tools, methods and best practices to achieve a best in class IT operations model in support of manufacturing
Education :Bachelor’s Degree required with a preference for Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
Qualifications :3 + years of utilizing Six Sigma, Lean or Toyota Production System methods in manufacturing environment with strong preference for pharmaceutical industry experience
3+ years of experience with translating stakeholder needs into requirements for solutions or processes that add value to the business
3 + years of Project Management experience with the ability to manage multiple small/medium projects at the same time
Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Powerpoint, Teams), Sharepoint and Visio
Fluent in English, in both oral and written communication
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross functional teams and work independently
Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with stakeholders across geographies
Proven ability to use problem solving techniques to implement process improvements
Understands cross-cultural business practices; demonstrates a sensitivity and awareness to other people and culture. Possess ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings
Possess strong negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate
Preferred Skills :Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Laboratory Information Systems, Document Management Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (Werum PAS-X), and Data Historians (OSISoft PI) is a plus.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification, Black Belt preferred
Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.Who we are …We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.What we look for …Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/inst/1422$1533/rel-task/3001$14.htmld)Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:EEOC Poster (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)EEOC GINA SupplementOFCCP EEO Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf)Pay Transparency NondiscriminationWe 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. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:TelecommutingShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:YesHazardous Material(s):Number of Openings:1Requisition ID: R151752
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