Utilities Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our Company's manufacturing facility in Elkton, Virginia, currently has a Utilities Manager position available at the Elkton Campus; which is located in the Shenandoah Valley along the Shenandoah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The facility is a short distance from major state universities: University of Virginia and James Madison University.

Position Description:
The Utilities Manager will manage all site core utilities and the associated union hourly workforce to ensure attainment of business results. The incumbent will effectively collaborate within a team environment with the responsibilities of utilities service delivery, effective administration of personnel performance policies and procedures, management of change, and the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
The Utilities Manager will work with operations, quality and technical staff in supporting equipment operation, SOP and training development, budgeting, and the training and development of the utilities staff to support utility operations. The Utilities Manager will perform and participate in safety, environmental, and quality audits and investigations and be involved in implementation of related corrective actions.
The Utilities Manager will ensure that supervised personnel maintain equipment Right the First Time per standard operating procedures and in compliance with cGMPs, safety, and environmental regulations. Due to the high impact nature of this role, it is essential that the incumbent demonstrate integrity, credibility, and flexibility in their daily performance so as to motivate others to do the same.
The Utilities Manager will perform the following tasks, but not be limited to: coaching and mentoring teams, interviews for human error related deviations, line clearance lockout/tag out and permit writing for maintenance activities, Enabalon, daily safety check sheet/walkabout, actively lead daily tier 1 team meetings, initiate work orders and SOP/PM/Calibration redlines and revisions, performance management, problem solving, coordinate the activities of, adherence to team performance and standardized work, and the ability to direct crafts as needed.

This role will work a Rotating 12 Hour Shift (Day & Night): 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance or Military environments
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or similar discipline) or related scientific field (Chemistry, Physics, Math) and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance or Military environments
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or similar discipline) or related scientific field (Chemistry, Physics, Math) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance or Military environments.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate direct reports and peers to excel and "own" the process
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility to perform various tasks to support the business.
• Reliability engineering,
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM) experience
• Process Safety Management (PSM), Mechanical Integrity (MI) experience
• Lean, Six Sigma, KATA problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize, align and simply to focus on and obtain business results
• Previous experience training individuals in complex manufacturing /work environments
• Delta V, Provox, Siemens BAS and SAP experience is a plus
• Dependable
• Ethics and Integrity
• Management Relationships (Union experience a plus)
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crucial Conversation
  • Progressive Discipline
• Meeting Facilitation/Training/Presentation Skills
• Planning, Implementing, Directing, Control, Decision Making
• Provide feedback and perform DCOM interviews

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Direct supervisory experience of maintenance/operations professionals.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Who we are ...

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.

We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.

What we look for ...

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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In 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.

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Requisition ID:R59086