AOV Production Lead I
About The Position
The Production Lead I provides leadership and direction to meet production demands across Drug Product Operations, including formulation, filling, freeze drying, packaging, inspection, aseptic services, biological operations, and other manufacturing units. The role serves as a liaison among shop-floor operators, unit leadership, and cross-functional partners to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The Production Lead models GMP behaviors, ownership, and teamwork, and helps ensure production meets regulatory, safety, quality, and business requirements. Through technical expertise, communication, and continuous improvement, the position supports delivery of medicines to patients. This is an onsite role supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations. Shift assignments may vary and may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or other nonstandard schedules. The listing specifies a third-shift schedule of 9:30 PM to 6:30 AM. Work takes place in manufacturing, cleanroom (Grade A/B/C/D), and office environments, with required gowning and PPE. Physical requirements include lifting and lowering up to 55 pounds, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, reaching, stooping, and working at elevated heights. Potential exposures include noise, moving equipment, solvents, pharmaceutical ingredients, and electromagnetic fields.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 4 years of experience.
- Proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and related systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively across departments and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of lifting and lowering up to 55 pounds, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, reaching, stooping, and working at elevated heights.
- Ability to work onsite in manufacturing, cleanroom, and office environments, wear required gowning and PPE, and respond effectively to changing operational conditions while maintaining safety and compliance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards, including cGMP.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Familiarity with Pfizer's Learning Solution and Quality Tracking System.
- Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues.
- Familiarity with common AI tools and curiosity about using them to enhance productivity.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production schedules while complying with SOPs, GMPs, OSHA requirements, and Pfizer standards.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, technical support, logistics, planning, and management to resolve production issues and adjust plans.
- Monitor, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment using IMEx, Right First Time (RFT), Method 1, 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement principles.
- Provide shop-floor technical support, including troubleshooting, investigations (M1s, QARs, and deviations), and root cause analysis.
- Support training compliance by ensuring team members are trained and qualified; mentor and develop colleagues and provide feedback to leadership.
- Represent the operations area in audits, capital projects, new product introductions, equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT), and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with planning to allocate manpower and resources to meet production commitments and changing business priorities.
- Maintain accurate documentation, generate work orders and reports, and maintain audit readiness.
- Communicate effectively with production teams and leadership and model Pfizer values and leadership behaviors.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on schedule and company policies.
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
