Merck
Wilson, NC
Shift: Full time
Job Description Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you! The Maintenance Manager for the production maintenance team provides leadership and cross-functional expertise to maintenance personnel in the packaging areas. Responsible for managing the effective execution of all maintenance and project work within their assigned areas of responsibility. Responsible for team members and all maintenance activities affecting the business. Maximizes the potential of all team members and fosters an environment that allows for progressive continuous improvement of skills. Primary Activities Delivery Troubleshoots equipment problems, identifies need for new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment to reduce downtime. Ensure that preventative and corrective maintenance support to packaging equipment is performed per schedule and/or business need. Work with other Maintenance Managers to plan and execute plant shutdown activities. Provide equipment related expertise and technical guidance necessary to troubleshoot and problem-solve equipment related issues to minimize impact to supply. Manage adherence to departmental maintenance and operational metrics; ensures adherence to design standards and downtime tracking. Resolve and escalate issues impacting supply within the daily, weekly, and monthly IPT management processes. Initiates/engages in problem solving and identify short-term and long-term actions to prevent problem reoccurrence. Adheres to the applicable escalation process for safety, quality and downtime events. Approves IQ/OQ/PQ/CC and other documents. Partners with MPS, Process Improvement Engineers and Operators to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Evaluates maintenance impact and serves as the point-of-contact for all new equipment and/or modifications to existing processes or equipment related to their shift/area. Compliance Investigate, determine root cause, and implement robust CAPAs for any team related compliance discrepancies noted during day to day activities and/or audits. Escalate as per IPT management processes. Ensure 100% PM compliance per maintenance schedule within team. Provide business owner review and approval for IQ/OQ/PQ, SOPs, validation, and change control documentation. Participate in internal and external audits and inspections. Uses Root Cause Analysis tools to identify true root cause for quality and safety events. Authors, reviews, approves and/or participates in quality investigations. Initiates, reviews and approves safety investigations Identifies quality-related trends and facilitates implementation of corrective actions Creates/Revises Standard Operating Procedures, Forms and other batch-related documents People Management / Leadership Assist team with development of objectives and ensure alignment with site goals. Provide leadership to the Maintenance team including coaching, development, and performance management. Ensure a culture of inclusion and consistency is maintained, supporting positive employee relations at the shop floor level within the team and site. Provide mentorship and training to team and peers. Liaison effectively with alternate shifts, site Maintenance Utilities, DMO, and Reliability Engineering teams to share best practices, deliver training, and ensure consistency and alignment in approach. Actively participate on cross-functional teams in an inclusive manner to advance project goals and achieve deliverables. Provides timely feedback and evaluates/addresses performance of direct reports. Assesses employee training/development needs and implement actions to address those needs. Supports employee development initiatives in alignment with the business needs. Models our Company s Leadership Principals and Inclusive Behaviors Acts as part Site Extended Leadership Team Cost Provides shop floor related input to departmental budget and recommends continuous improvement opportunities and capital projects for the IPT. Adheres to and monitors operating budget and staffing plan per Profit Plan. Recognizes and investigates opportunities for financial savings. Continuous Improvement Partner with Technology, Quality, and other groups to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that support the strategic goals of the IPT. Identify opportunities to modify standard work, procedures, or equipment to optimize efficiency. This position will regularly be working 2nd shift, 8 hours, Monday through Friday. Must be willing to work irregular hours/days to support multi-shift operation on an as needed basis. Education Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or higher with either; Four (4) years relevant experience in manufacturing, packaging or military service, OR Two (2) years’ experience in a direct GMP, manufacturing or packaging setting with demonstrated leadership skills OR High School Diploma/GED with six (6) years of relevant e