Dir, Plant Management
Merck · Upper Hutt (whakatiki), New Zealand +7 more
Manufacturing OperationsFull-timeCompany career page
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Role summary
General Manager overseeing Upper Hutt manufacturing and distribution operations for a global pharmaceutical company. Responsible for end-to-end accountability across planning, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution while ensuring compliance and cost alignment with strategic objectives.
What they're looking for
- Senior leadership experience in GMP-regulated biological or pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management across cultures and functions
- Demonstrated capability in strategy deployment, continuous improvement, and performance management
- Business acumen and financial understanding with enterprise mindset
- Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change in matrix environments
- Experience with Lean methodologies and operational excellence practices
What you'll be doing
- Define and deploy site strategy aligned with Global Animal Health Manufacturing and enterprise priorities
- Coach and develop Site Leadership Team members while strengthening tiered management
- Oversee daily operations including manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets
- Develop and manage annual operating and capital plans while ensuring site profitability and cost performance
- Represent Upper Hutt in enterprise forums and maintain external stakeholder and regulatory relationships
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