Manufacturing Supervisor (Floating)

Pfizer

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. In this role, you will: Oversee the production of drug substances or active biological ingredients (ABI), ensuring targets are met and processes remain consistent. Manage quality, compliance, and customer service, including staffing and employee counseling. Ensure team performance is accurate, timely, efficient, and compliant with corporate policies, SOPs, GMPs, and other regulations. Optimize resources to maximize production while maintaining quality and safety standards. Lead and coach production work teams, manage technical resources, and solve complex problems within your expertise. Establish operational activities supporting mid-term goals, recognize development needs, and create opportunities for colleagues. Coordinate activities for equipment and automation changes, participate in daily manufacturing activities, and ensure a safe work environment while collaborating with functional SMEs and trainers to meet production goals and training needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
• Strong people management skills
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and correct potential hazards in the workplace
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Proficiency in managing quality, compliance, and customer service
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of scientific principles
• Experience with production equipment and related procedures
• Experience in process improvement and innovation
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• 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

• Oversee the production of drug substances or active biological ingredients (ABI), ensuring targets are met and processes remain consistent.
• Manage quality, compliance, and customer service, including staffing and employee counseling.
• Ensure team performance is accurate, timely, efficient, and compliant with corporate policies, SOPs, GMPs, and other regulations.
• Optimize resources to maximize production while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Lead and coach production work teams, manage technical resources, and solve complex problems within your expertise.
• Establish operational activities supporting mid-term goals, recognize development needs, and create opportunities for colleagues.
• Coordinate activities for equipment and automation changes, participate in daily manufacturing activities, and ensure a safe work environment while collaborating with functional SMEs and trainers to meet production goals and training needs.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees