Manager / TL Packaging & Warehouse (Secondment - 6 Months)

Pfizer•Rochester, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Manager for Inspection, Packaging, and Warehouse operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that sterile injectable products are handled with the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance. You will oversee daily operations within the Packaging, Inspection, and Warehouse areas, guaranteeing that products meet quality standards and reach patients in a timely manner. Your leadership will drive team performance by setting clear objectives, developing strategies for process improvements, and monitoring key performance metrics. You will coach and mentor your team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities include ensuring all cGMPs and SOPs are followed, production schedules are achieved, and operational safety is maintained. You will troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues, support cross-functional collaboration, and contribute to the development and implementation of cost, quality, and efficiency enhancements. In this position, you will work closely with colleagues across operations, technical support, and management to address day-to-day challenges and drive operational excellence initiatives. You will provide timely performance feedback, support the professional growth of your team, and uphold Pfizer’s standards for compliance and ethical conduct. Your ability to analyze processes, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions will be key to continually improving our manufacturing performance and ensuring patient needs are met. It is your dedication that will make it possible for Pfizer’s customers and patients to receive the medicines they need, when they need them.

Requirements

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 3 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
Proven track record in Audit Support and preparation within the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry
Solid understanding of Quality Tracking Systems, particularly in Change Management
Familiarity with production operations and process performance
Strong people management skills
Demonstrated team leadership
Effective communication abilities
Candidate must NOT BE ALERGIC TO PENICILLIN

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Supervisory or related experience
Experience in aseptic manufacturing
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to develop and implement training programs
Experience in liaising with core support groups
Capability to drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Responsibilities

Lead a team of operations colleagues in the Packaging, Inspection & Warehouse of Sterile Injectable products.
Demonstrate personal leadership, initiative, judgement, and accountability in day-to-day work activities in addition to exhibiting strong planning/organizational skills.
Ensure the safety of team members and the operation, cGMP’s are followed, production SOP’s are upheld, and production schedules are met.
Work with the team to define metrics and strategy to achieve results.
Act as coach and mentor to transform team into a cohesive, harmonized team.
Counsel colleagues to assure proper development for their success, supporting all colleagues to ensure they each reach their full potential, and to provide corrective action when necessary.
Provide an environment that encourages creativity, innovative ideas, and engagement.
Ensure timely performance feedback and appraisals for all team members.
Troubleshoot and solve production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
Lead team in identifying and implementing efficiency, safety, quality and cost improvements on equipment and processes.
Critically analyze manufacturing and filling processes for reproducibility, ruggedness, and root cause failure investigations of day-to-day operations.
Develop strategies and systems to improve process performance.
Work in cross-functional teams with focus on deliverables, timelines, and meeting customer expectations and requirements.
Lead Operational Excellence initiatives (i.e. Kanban, M1 investigations, GB certification, etc.), develop operational excellence skills of colleagues, and drive a culture of continuous improvement with their team.
Provide solutions to a wide range of difficult/complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity, innovation, and creativity.
Gather, analyze and interpret information and identify cause and effect relationships.
Adapt and respond positively to situations and people in order to meet changing work unit priorities.