Franklin Operations and OpEx Leader

Pfizer • Franklin, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Franklin Operations and OpEx Leader is a key member of the Site Leadership Team, responsible for defining goals and setting objectives across the Production and Warehouse teams, and for leading and advancing Operational Excellence and Pfizer's Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) Production System. Leading the site's operations team is the critical responsibility of this role. You will guide and coach the Production and Warehouse teams. You will maintain a safe, cGMP-compliant environment in a constant state of inspection readiness, determine manufacturing methods and procedures, and plan production in accordance with continuous improvement, Six Sigma, Lean, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Partnering with the Site Leadership Team and engaging Quality, Validation, Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Services, Supply Chain, Finance, People Experience, and Regulatory, you will coordinate across disciplines to optimize Operations and meet manufacturing, regulatory, and policy requirements. You will own the Operations annual budget and develop mitigation plans to address production variance, embed digital systems into site processes, and contribute to the design of manufacturing equipment, while forecasting Continuous Improvement resource requirements and identifying opportunities to deliver next-level performance and cost competitiveness. As a people leader, you will demonstrate drive and change agility—balancing competing priorities amid risk and uncertainty—while maintaining a positive work environment that promotes Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy, along with colleague engagement and diversity. Drawing on your technical expertise and your understanding of industry and regulatory requirements, you will build colleague capability, institute knowledge-sharing practices, and foster a culture of innovation that thrives on doing better for patients, colleagues, and society.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR a PhD with 1+ years of experience.
• People management experience.
• Demonstrated business acumen, experience in managing projects teams, programs, or workstreams of varying levels of complexity.
• Experience with IMEx and Operational Excellence techniques (SixSigma, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience with cGMP, ISO and other regulatory requirements and standards applicable to an API manufacturing facility.
• Basic understanding of finance and good working knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Energy and passion supporting strategic change with a strong focus on Culture and Behaviors.
• Ability to effectively coach and mentor colleagues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in handling external regulatory agency audits.
• Experience working with supply chain planning (SAP) and cross-functional partnership with drug product manufacturing teams.
• In depth knowledge and experience with investigations and compliance-related procedures.
• Black Belt certified.
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the API manufacturing and warehouse teams—setting objectives, priorities, and development plans, and managing performance.
• Build colleague capability through Yellow Belt training.
• Demonstrate drive and change agility, balancing competing priorities amid risk and uncertainty.
• Maintain a safe, cGMP-compliant environment in a constant state of inspection readiness.
• Keep current on cGMP, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Partner with the Site Leadership Team to set site goals aligned to the strategic and tactical needs of the site and GH&B.
• Engage Quality, Validation, Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Services, Supply Chain, Finance, People Experience, and Regulatory to meet manufacturing, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Coordinate across the supply chain to optimize product flow.
• Define and implement OpEx strategies (Lean, Six Sigma, IMEx) to improve performance, cost competitiveness, and changeover.
• Embed IMEx through visual management, performance metrics, and lean/six sigma principles; sustain the T3 CI loop and Site T4 updates.
• Analyze improvement programs and results, adjusting as needed to meet site performance targets.
• Partner with T4/T5 stakeholders to define and implement performance measures that deliver site goals and BSC commitments.
• Manage multiple cross-departmental projects and resource plans to meet site objectives.
• Own the Operations annual budget, developing mitigation plans to address production variance.
• Embed digital systems into site processes to maximize their value.
• Contribute to the design of manufacturing equipment.

Benefits

• 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
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager