All Shifts Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Commercial‑Scale Vaccines & Therapeutics (Durham, NC) Day and night shift positions available. Provide direction, coaching, and technical expertise to manufacturing personnel, manage and develop a reliable operations team, and maintain product quality while minimizing downtime. Responsibilities Develop, motivate, and manage a team to ensure reliable manufacturing process execution. Assign yearly performance objectives in alignment with department and site goals. Provide regular feedback and coaching to employees on work performance. Lead from the floor and champion standard work to drive consistent use of best practices. Help troubleshoot issues, minimize downtime, and maintain product quality. Identify opportunities to improve processes (e.g., cycle times, reliability). Support implementation of improvements and coach team members on smaller projects. Represent Operations on project teams and serve as a subject‑matter expert during audits and tours. Lead and support daily meetings to facilitate information flow across the organization. Escalate issues as needed to ensure appropriate support and awareness. Foster a strong safety culture through coaching and prioritization. Drive compliance culture, consistent quality‑driven decision making, and coaching of the team. Service SAP transaction completion and manage staffing to meet customer demand while meeting budget targets. Recognize opportunities for cost savings and communicate them for potential projects. Qualifications Minimum six (6) years of experience in manufacturing, technical, support, or a military role, or at least four (4) years with a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Engineering. Experience leading a team as a supervisor/coach, or indirectly through project management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate people/resources to meet a production schedule. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekend and holiday coverage. Ability to qualify and maintain gowning requirements for classified manufacturing areas. Proficiency with electronic manufacturing systems (e.g., PAS‑X, SAP, Delta‑V). Experience interacting with regulatory auditors on area tours and/or topic discussions. Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred). Preferred Qualifications Previous supervisory experience. Experience in a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance. Skills Adaptability, Aseptic Manufacturing, cGMP Compliance, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Standards, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Quality Control, Operational Excellence, Packaging Operations, People Leadership, Process Engineering, Process Improvements, Production Scheduling, Sterile Filling. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our company is a federal contractor and complies with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC resources listed above. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and other health insurance coverage for employees and families. Retirement benefits including 401(k). Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Compensation Salary range: $96,200.00 – $151,400.00 (based on education, experience, and role responsibilities). Eligible for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Job Details Shift: 1st – Day, 2nd – Evening, 3rd – Night. No relocation, no travel required, no valid driving license needed. No hazardous materials involved. Job posting end date: August 7, 2026. Requisition ID: R406974. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck