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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Operational Maintenance Manager

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVitré, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Technical higher education or equivalent in maintenance, automation, electrical engineering, mechanics, or industrial engineering.
  • Confirmed experience managing maintenance teams in a demanding industrial environment.
  • Strong technical skills with automated equipment and advanced processes.
  • Proficiency in continuous improvement and problem-solving methods.
  • Strong sensitivity to safety, quality, performance, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Ability to unite teams and collaborate in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure high availability of production equipment and utilities.
  • Develop a culture of preventive maintenance and reliability.
  • Analyze failures and implement lasting solutions.
  • Manage maintenance performance indicators and contribute to the site's industrial objectives.
  • Support the technological evolution of the installations.
  • Supervise, support, and develop a team of 15 shift-based technicians.
  • Create an environment that fosters engagement, accountability, and skills development.
  • Develop versatility and technical excellence within the team.
  • Ensure communication across different shifts and with day teams.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and performance.
  • Play a major role in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in investment and industrialization projects.
  • Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and HSE.
  • Identify and implement actions to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and safety.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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