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Form of workWhy Patients Need You
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.
What You Will Achieve
You will monitor and respond to basic functioning needs of area equipment, i.e. line speed, feeding product, line clearances, cleaning, loading or unloading materials adhering to all SOPs, cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices), plant quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements.
As part of the Technical Operations team, you are recognized as a subject matter expert with specialized knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. You will be entrusted with adapting standard methods and procedures by applying your knowledge, prior work experience and requirements. Your business awareness of cross-organizational impact on project delivery will elevate the quality of project deliverables. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations. You will assist with training others and reinforce behaviors that will help us achieve our goal of providing the best healthcare to patients.
ROLE SUMMARY
How You Will Achieve It
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Works in a complex integrated computerized manufacturing environment. Using IMEx Tier'd communication, plans, coordinates and facilitates the work activities of work team colleagues by providing leadership and advice. Monitors, evaluates and revises operations activities/processes or manufacturing equipment to maximize quality and provides assistance. Has a thorough knowledge of department and organization policies and procedures. Drives results on multiple intra-plant teams and also leads intra plant teams to drive programmatic changes. This position is responsible to drive adherence to production schedules, direct day to day work team activities, and provide input to shift supervision on work team colleague performance. Performs necessary functions to convert raw material into product through complex integrated manufacturing processes. Maintains and improves work team processes to achieve optimal operating efficiency. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards and all regulatory requirements.
Lead a diverse team in day-to-day manufacturing activities to ensure that quality output is being achieved.
Maintain a 24/7 schedule, which includes approving and denying vacation requests based on business needs.
Proficient use of Pfizer Learning Academy (PLA), Quality Tracking System (QTS), WorkCenter Performance Monitoring (WPM), and SAP are desired.
Work with Supervision to create a diverse, effective, and productive team through the selection and mentoring of our workforce.
Successful candidate must demonstrate personal leadership initiative, judgment and accountability in day-to-day work activities in addition to strong planning/organizational skills. Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrate integrity and cooperation in working with diverse colleagues and groups.
Experience in the operating area (formulation, filling, inspection, packaging or freeze handling) and strong technical skills are desired.
Ensures all members of the team are trained for their roles and tasks and ensures training compliance of the team.
Consistently makes significant contributions to the achievement of the team, plant and/or global objectives. Exemplifies and instills in others an Ownership mentality. Demonstrates active involvement in daily production operations. Maintains frequent contact with all stakeholders and impacted organizations concerning operations and production scheduling. Engages the right subject matter experts to help resolve unplanned events efficiently. Works and communicates well across the vaccine value stream.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Nice-To-Have
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be available to support 24/7 - 365 operation.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Will start as an 8-hour day shift while in project mode then transition to a day shift, 12-hour shift, requiring arriving early to conduct Tier 0 meeting with previous shift.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: 2/7/2024
Work Location Assignment: On Site
Relocation support available
The salary for this position ranges from $29.31 to $48.84 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
Manufacturing
#LI-PFE
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.
What You Will Achieve
You will monitor and respond to basic functioning needs of area equipment, i.e. line speed, feeding product, line clearances, cleaning, loading or unloading materials adhering to all SOPs, cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices), plant quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements.
As part of the Technical Operations team, you are recognized as a subject matter expert with specialized knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. You will be entrusted with adapting standard methods and procedures by applying your knowledge, prior work experience and requirements. Your business awareness of cross-organizational impact on project delivery will elevate the quality of project deliverables. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations. You will assist with training others and reinforce behaviors that will help us achieve our goal of providing the best healthcare to patients.
ROLE SUMMARY
- The Production Lead III is responsible for providing leadership and direction to meet production demand and requirements. Liaison between work team and support groups to execute production schedules. Establish efficient processes, monitoring specific results, and improve identified process opportunities using IMEx, Right First Time (RFT) and Lean principles. Assists in identifying problems and communicating issues impacting production activities. Drives timely resolution to production floor obstacles and contributes to solutions using Method 1 and Quality Risk Management (QRM). Serves as an operations subject matter expert for the work team and Deviation Report Coordinator (DRC), where appropriate. Works with project teams to develop production related documentation, user requirements and to execute capital related activities. Works with procurement and packaging engineering to monitor component issues and conduct feasibility assessments/line trials as needed.
Production Lead III is also responsible for supporting the work team operation to ensure that applicable safety guidelines/policies are followed, and that all tasks are conducted in accordance with appropriate processing standards, such as FDA's current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's).
How You Will Achieve It
- Manage own time, professional development and be accountable for own results.
- Monitor and respond to basic functioning needs of area equipment, i.e. line speed, feeding product, line clearances, loading or unloading materials.
- Establish efficient processes, monitoring results, and improve identified process opportunities using Right First Time and Lean principles.
- Enter data into PLS to ensure accurate, complete, and timely training documentation. Perform detailed inspection of commodities.
- Work with unit leadership to develop action plans to close training gaps.
- Develop solutions to routine problems following established Pfizer policies and procedures.
- Prioritize own workflow and allocate work to others and assist in establishing their priorities.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Works in a complex integrated computerized manufacturing environment. Using IMEx Tier'd communication, plans, coordinates and facilitates the work activities of work team colleagues by providing leadership and advice. Monitors, evaluates and revises operations activities/processes or manufacturing equipment to maximize quality and provides assistance. Has a thorough knowledge of department and organization policies and procedures. Drives results on multiple intra-plant teams and also leads intra plant teams to drive programmatic changes. This position is responsible to drive adherence to production schedules, direct day to day work team activities, and provide input to shift supervision on work team colleague performance. Performs necessary functions to convert raw material into product through complex integrated manufacturing processes. Maintains and improves work team processes to achieve optimal operating efficiency. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards and all regulatory requirements.
Lead a diverse team in day-to-day manufacturing activities to ensure that quality output is being achieved.
Maintain a 24/7 schedule, which includes approving and denying vacation requests based on business needs.
Proficient use of Pfizer Learning Academy (PLA), Quality Tracking System (QTS), WorkCenter Performance Monitoring (WPM), and SAP are desired.
Work with Supervision to create a diverse, effective, and productive team through the selection and mentoring of our workforce.
Successful candidate must demonstrate personal leadership initiative, judgment and accountability in day-to-day work activities in addition to strong planning/organizational skills. Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrate integrity and cooperation in working with diverse colleagues and groups.
Experience in the operating area (formulation, filling, inspection, packaging or freeze handling) and strong technical skills are desired.
Ensures all members of the team are trained for their roles and tasks and ensures training compliance of the team.
Consistently makes significant contributions to the achievement of the team, plant and/or global objectives. Exemplifies and instills in others an Ownership mentality. Demonstrates active involvement in daily production operations. Maintains frequent contact with all stakeholders and impacted organizations concerning operations and production scheduling. Engages the right subject matter experts to help resolve unplanned events efficiently. Works and communicates well across the vaccine value stream.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- High school diploma / general education degree (GED) plus
- 3+ years as a Production Lead II, OR
- 9+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably GMP
Nice-To-Have
- Mechanical experience/aptitude
- Experience with computer systems (MS office)
- Mathematical and reasoning skills
- Written & oral communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership of teams
- Aseptic environment experience
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent time in both manufacturing and office environments. The manufacturing environment includes equipment with moving parts.
- Must be able to perform gowning requirements for entry in the manufacturing areas.
- Requires lifting, sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing and roof access.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Office environment, with frequent time in the manufacturing areas.
- Possible exposure to high noise environments, solvents, and pharmaceutical ingredients.
- Workers may be exposed to Electromagnetic Fields within this position.
- Use of hearing and eye protection is required.
Must be available to support 24/7 - 365 operation.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Will start as an 8-hour day shift while in project mode then transition to a day shift, 12-hour shift, requiring arriving early to conduct Tier 0 meeting with previous shift.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: 2/7/2024
Work Location Assignment: On Site
Relocation support available
The salary for this position ranges from $29.31 to $48.84 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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