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Associate Director, IT Digital Manufacturing Operations Lead

at Merck

📍 USA - Delaware - Millsboro (Intervet) Hybrid 💰 $142K – $224K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $142K – $224K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Science/Engineering
Category IT Support & Helpdesk

About this role

This role involves leading manufacturing IT and OT operations, ensuring system stability, and driving digital transformation at the Millsboro manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee IT and OT systems
  • Lead digital manufacturing initiatives
  • Manage control systems
  • Ensure system security and stability
  • Collaborate with business leadership

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes manufacturing control systems such as DCS, SCADA, and PLC, with a focus on integrating IT and OT for operational excellence.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced IT/OT leader with over 5 years in manufacturing environments, familiar with control systems like DCS, SCADA, and PLC. They possess strong leadership skills and experience in digital manufacturing operations and automation.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree in ITEngineeringor related field5+ years leadership in IT/OTExperience with Manufacturing ITKnowledge of DCSSCADAPLCExperience in digital manufacturing operations

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Operational TechnologyExperience with automation systemsKnowledge of industrial control systemsExperience leading digital transformation projects

Tools & Platforms

Distributed Control SystemsSCADAPLCManufacturing IT platforms

Required Skills

IT supportOperational TechnologyManufacturing ITDistributed Control SystemsSCADAPLCDigital ManufacturingAutomationIndustrial Control SystemsIT and OT integration

Hard Skills

IT supportOperational TechnologyManufacturing ITDistributed Control SystemsSCADAPLCDigital ManufacturingAutomationIndustrial Control SystemsIT and OT integrationTechnology solutionsData-driven decision-making

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingCommunicationTeam management

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Lead manufacturing IT and OT operations to optimize production and ensure system security
Role Subtype Manufacturing Operations Lead
Tech Domains Distributed Control Systems, SCADA, PLC

Keywords for Your Resume

IT supportOperational TechnologyManufacturing ITDistributed Control SystemsSCADAPLCDigital ManufacturingAutomationIndustrial Control SystemsIT and OT integrationTechnology solutionsData-driven decision-making

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with manufacturing control systems, No leadership experience in IT/OT, No degree in relevant fields, No experience with DCS, SCADA, or PLC

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