Senior Specialist, Asset & Reliability Management CoE

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Lansing, MI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Specialist, Asset & Reliability Management CoE will oversee Asset and Reliability Management activities to support Vaccine, Sterile, Pharmaceutical, and External Manufacturing Operations. This role focuses on improving asset performance, driving maintenance excellence, and managing risk through the development and deployment of standard processes and tools. The successful candidate will lead digital initiatives and manage digital platforms, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a hands-on approach to collaboration across various teams and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Asset and Reliability Management activities for Manufacturing Division.
• Develop, sustain, and deploy standard processes, programs, tools, and metrics.
• Lead digital initiatives and manage digital platforms for maintenance and reliability.
• Collaborate with internal and external leaders to improve asset performance.
• Manage hybrid teams and implement cross-functional processes.
• Influence leadership, peers, customers, and vendors to foster a positive work environment.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering required; MS Degree in Engineering desirable.
• 5 years of maintenance management experience.
• 5 years of engineering process and reliability experience.
• 5 years of experience in sterile or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Solid understanding of cGMP and SDLC principles.
• Experience with engineering, reliability, and maintenance processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Asset Management and/or Reliability e.g. CRE/CMRP.
• Project management expertise.
• Clean room environment experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt.

Benefits

• Flexible work options including remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.