APS Production Lead II (2nd Shift)

Pfizer • Kalamazoo, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The APS Production Lead II serves as a key resource and may lead lower-level colleagues within the area of expertise. The role manages personal time and professional development, takes accountability for results, and prioritizes workflow. It contributes to project and department tasks, provides direction and training to team members, and may act as a lead worker. The position is recognized as a lead or subject matter expert, independently handles assignments, and may review non-standard work for technical soundness.

The role proactively identifies and resolves problems, considering broader implications, and helps ensure team assignments are completed. It adheres to Pfizer standards, guidelines, values, SOPs, cGMPs, and safety requirements; monitors and responds to equipment needs; and adapts standard methods using knowledge and experience. The employee assists with training and supports process improvement using Right First Time and Lean principles. This is a second-shift position in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role is eligible for overtime and may receive weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on schedule and company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 years of experience.
• Ability to perform highly repetitive functions while maintaining concentration on tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow written procedures.
• Ability to work effectively independently or in groups.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field.
• Strong technical skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with and basic understanding of common AI tools, and curiosity about how they can enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key resource and potentially lead lower-level colleagues within the area of expertise.
• Manage personal time and professional development, take accountability for results, and prioritize workflow.
• Contribute to project and department tasks; provide direction and training to team members and may act as a lead worker.
• Complete assignments independently, select appropriate methods, and ensure team assignments are completed.
• Review non-standard work for technical soundness and potentially review others' work.
• Identify and resolve problems while considering wider implications.
• Adhere to Pfizer standards, guidelines, values, SOPs, cGMPs, and safety requirements.
• Monitor and respond to equipment needs.
• Adapt standard methods, assist in training others, and improve processes using Right First Time and Lean principles.

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 the work schedule and company policies.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED