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Job Description

Do you have experience managing and leading continuous improvement projects, as well as mentoring and coaching green belts? Did you always want to work in a company where your work can have a real impact on people’s life? Are you ready to Invent, Impact, Inspire? We would like to meet you!

We have an exciting job opportunity at our location in Haarlem and are looking to hire an Improvement Engineer

Purpose of the Job

This is an exciting opportunity in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment for a front-line professional and problem solver, supporting the continuous improvement activities of the site.  You will work closely with the operations and maintenance personnel toimprove quality, factory safety service and financials; as well as assisting with activities associates to the strategy and goals. 

This autonomous role allows you to apply your engineering knowledge and experience coordinating departmental or cross-functional teams using lean tools. You will monitor projects from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitor financials. You will report directly to the Executive Director Quality Operations and be part of the management team. You will be responsible for managing and leading continuous improvement projects, as well as mentoring and coaching green belts.

Main responsibilities

You must be comfortable working with all levels within the organization providing support, understanding, and sustained solutions to institute clear and consistent processes, be able to question the status quo and be a strong communicator. You will be responsible for managing and leading continuous improvement projects.  This is an autonomous role and you need to be able to gather information from multiple sources to develop a clear path towards improving efficiencies.

• You’re a change manager: Ability to drive a problem-solving mindset at all levels of the organization and able to influence and move toward a common vision or goal.


• You’re a sparring partner: Ability to partner with the management team about the strategy but also act hands on and level with the shop floor.


• You’re a data cruncher and story teller: Coordinate and cooperate with divers teams using  different data sets to ensure that sustained solutions are implemented.

Welcome to our team

The Quality Operations department (150 employees) is responsible for checking, releasing the products, testing the incoming packaging materials, products and raw materials. Besides this ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products to be packaged and managing the quality policy, in accordance with existing legislation, regulations and corporate policy documents.

Haarlem is the most flexible packaging site and medicines and vaccines to more than 140 countries worldwide. Future growth of the Haarlem site is upcoming with the increasing market demand plus upcoming Brexit will also add additional control and release activities. All international packaging for our own production sites and CMO’s is centralized in Haarlem, resulting in an expansion of the Quality organization and its QC labs.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s / Master Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or a related field)


• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience;


• Experience with quality control or quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred


• Six Sigma Black Belt certification and strong LEAN Manufacturing expertise


• Business Owner Mindset and strong financial acumen skills to accelerate profitability and low cost service of the facility.


• Proven track record in leading high performance teams and attaining results; able to quantify results

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus;


• 35,5 days of leave;


• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;


• Solid Pension Plan;


• Incentive Plan;


• Travel allowance for commuting;


• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

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.

We 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.

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Merck & 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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Specified

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Number of Openings:

1

Requisition ID:R28409