Production Lead 1 (Injectable Prep)

Pfizer • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them. The significance of your role cannot be overstated, as it directly influences the availability of essential medications. Your dedication and agility are crucial in maintaining the high standards of our manufacturing processes. By continuously striving for excellence, you contribute to the overall mission of delivering life-saving treatments to those in need. Your commitment to improving outcomes ensures that our breakthroughs reach the patients who depend on them. What You Will Achieve Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, represent the work group within department teams, and foster a positive team environment. Manage personal time and professional development, prioritize workflow, and assist less-experienced colleagues in prioritizing their tasks. Complete assignments based on established procedures, identify delivery and process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and provide direction and training to team members. Share knowledge within and across multiple work groups and deliver comprehensive technical training to colleagues. Proactively identify and resolve non-routine problems, making decisions between multiple options in a structured environment. Work under general supervision, complete recurring assignments independently, and refer new or unusual problems to the supervisor. Ensure non-standard work is reviewed for sound technical judgment and hold oneself accountable to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values. Generate work orders, ensure tasks are completed accurately and promptly, and maintain compliance with safety guidelines and processing standards like cGMPs. Adapt standard methods and procedures, identify necessary delivery and process improvements, and determine suitable methods for various work situations. Maintain accurate records, monitor equipment usage, collaborate with supervisors on investigations and process improvements, and generate reports to assess training needs and track progress.

Requirements

• High school diploma / general education degree (GED) plus OR an associate degree, OR Veteran/Military experience, OR 4+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing or GMP facility (e.g. current or previous Pfizer colleague or contractor or similar) or with leadership responsibilities
• Mechanical experience/aptitude
• Experience with computer systems (MS office)
• Mathematical and reasoning skills
• Written & oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership of teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Familiarity with Pfizer's Learning Solution and Quality Tracking System
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues
• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

Responsibilities

• Displays a commitment to safety in daily work and planning and models desired safety behaviors
• Has completed safety orientation for area and all area specific OJT training related to safety
• Can perform LOTO / Safe work permits / Confined space Awareness for area
• Conducts unit safety self-inspections
• Has Job Safety Assessment Awareness
• Participates in safety initiatives and unit safety teams and routinely suggests safety improvements
• Maintains all necessary gowning and SPS certification
• Executes GMP record entries, mentors team on record entries, and manages production ticket corrections for unit
• Reviews and requests SOP and document revisions as needed to improve operations and compliance
• Ensures working areas are audit ready state and maintains good housekeeping
• Assists QO in gathering pertinent information for quality investigations
• Understands Pfizer PHP principles
• Trains and mentors team on SOPs, behaviors, and documentation handling practices
• Maintains own PLS & training documentation and assists unit in managing training completions and assignments
• Is experienced and knowledgeable of all operational areas of responsibility
• Performs SAP transactions and assists in unit documentation
• Can assume role of operator or TL as needed to support day to day floor operations
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality & Manages unit production schedule & lunch/break times
• Is responsible for filling out the daily shift report and ensuring information is passed on to incoming shifts
• Serve as technical subject matter expert for the work team and provide support for equipment related deviations
• Serve as Liaison between work team and maintenance for repairs and preventative maintenance
• Takes an active role in managing non-routine situations such as schedule changes, cleaning activities (6 week, post construction, etc.), line trials, etc.
• Supports IMEx and change initiatives
• Performs work in professional, self-directed, responsible, and timely manner
• Support unit/site initiatives
• Adhere to Pfizer policies and procedures
• Is aware of Pfizer Core Values including: Acts Decisively, Seizes Accountability, Grows Self, Adapt to Change, Self Awareness, Commits to One Pfizer, and Peer Relationships and can demonstrate them

Benefits

• this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies
• 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