Job DescriptionOur Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply, and we have a deep sense of responsibility toward our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet. We offer one of our industry's most innovative portfolios of products, services, and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.Overview:The primary responsibility of the BAU Production Manager is to lead the antigen manufacturing team in meeting planned production output while ensuring the best overall cost, safety, and regulatory compliance for the Animal Health New Zealand business.What will you do:Day to day management of the areas within the Media, Seeding, Fermentation, Processing, and Blending areas.Leading and developing, along with Supervisors, a multi-skilled team who move to the area of greatest need.Being innovative by introducing process improvements that optimise yields, reduce production costs, and stabilise processes.Ensuring Manufacturing is carried out in accordance with all regulatory standards and corporate policies.The BAU Production Manager sits within the Global Animal Health Manufacturing organization and reports to the Manufacturing ManagerPrimary Activities – Delivery of production schedulesWork with the planning department to set the production schedule.Plan and coordinate the resources required to ensure the production plan is achieved.Work with the Engineering department to ensure maintenance schedules are met so that equipment is maintained and available.Determine solutions/options to resolve issues and put preventative actions in place.Ensure documentation within the department is completed, reviewed, and approved in compliance with GDP to allow the release of products.Stand in as Manufacturing Manager when the Manager is absentEnsure the product is manufactured in compliance with cGMP guidelines:Manage documentation in the Antigen department to ensure it is accurate and within expiry.Ensure all corrective actions are completed within agreed timeframes.Actively manage production operations to ensure minimisation of deviations/NOEs.Ensure equipment / processes are validated/calibrated.Ensure high GMP standards are followed.Ensure an audit-ready approach.Take the Manufacturing support role during external/corporate audits.Manage financial resourcesSet, review, and adhere to cost center budgets.Approve expenditure within GoA for the role.Minimise discard and obsolescence (solutions, antigens)Oversee inventory record accuracy (cycle counting) and BOM accuracy to meet the agreed standard.Propose capital expenditure within the area of responsibilityManage and develop staff:Lead and develop a multi-skilled team. Develop Supervisors and identify successors.Maintain teams focus & discipline standards.Contribute to site management:Take an active role in site management meetings.Work in a cross-functional manner with other department managersActively demonstrate the organisation's Vision, Mission, and Values.Identify and manage the implementation of process improvement projects by:Review process trends and identify potential improvements.Act on process trends / production issuesPerform problem-solving analysis to determine the root cause of failures.Ensure smooth introduction of new products / processes.EHSEnsure all hazards and environmental aspects within the area of responsibility are identified, documented, assessed, and controlled in accordance with EHS procedures.Ensure compliance with legal and other requirements.Assist in the development of EHS objectives, targets, and performance indicators, establish EHS improvement projects, and review progress. This includes providing input into new EHS SoP's and initiatives.Ensure all employees receive such EHS information, instruction, training, and supervision as is necessary to perform their work in a manner that is safe and without significant risk to health or the environment.Ensure compilation of EHS reports as required by senior management, regulatory authorities, and others.Identify and record EHS monitoring requirements and implement appropriate monitoring.Ensure scheduled audits and inspections (for which you are responsible) are conducted and necessary corrective actions are developed and completed.Investigate, follow up, and resolve all dangerous occurrences, reported injuries, and incidents.Conduct regular team safety meetings.Ensure the team complies with all safety and environmental requirements.Project Support:Liaise with the Production Manager – Technical Operations to ensure that business as usual (BAU) and expansion project requirements are covered.Provide manufacturing team members to assist Projects where planned.Participate in the planning and execution of BAU capital projects.Accept Project equipment into Manufacturing once all activities and final validation is complete.What will you do:A tertiary qualification with a strong microbiological or biotechnological component is required.Substantial supervisory experience with evidence of team building is required.3-5 years experience in a technology-based industry with a history of hands-on machine operation would be appropriate for this position.Evidence of process improvement and a working knowledge of aseptic technique is required.High tolerance to stress is required. Also, management skills are required to deal with stress in the team.Project management skills are important.Working knowledge of computers, data handling, and statistical skills are required.Experience with GMP, GDP, GLP, or ISO 9000 in a production environment would be advantageous.Who we are:We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, 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 toCurrent Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, 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:Regular Relocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:Not Applicable Shift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Requisition ID: R289408#J-18808-Ljbffr
