3rd Shift Production Lead I

Pfizer • Kalamazoo, MI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Production Lead I, you will provide leadership and direction to meet production demands across Drug Product Operations, including areas such as formulation, filling, freeze dry, packaging, inspection, aseptic services, biological operations, and other manufacturing units. You serve as a key liaison between shop floor operators, unit leadership, and cross-functional partners to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will be a role model for GMP behaviors, ownership, and teamwork, ensuring production activities meet regulatory, safety, quality, and business requirements. Through continuous improvement, technical expertise, and effective communication, you directly support Pfizer’s mission to deliver high quality medicines to patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience
• Proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and related systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards (cGMP).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with Pfizer's Learning Solution and Quality Tracking System.
• 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

• Lead day to day manufacturing operations to meet production schedules while ensuring full compliance with SOPs, GMPs, OSHA, and Pfizer standards.
• Act as a liaison between operations, maintenance, technical support, logistics, planning, and management to resolve production issues and adjust plans as needed.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment using IMEx, Right First Time (RFT), Method 1, 5S, Lean, and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Serve as a technical expert and role model on the shop floor, supporting troubleshooting, investigations (M1s, QARs, deviations), and root cause analysis.
• Support training compliance by ensuring team members are properly trained and qualified for their roles; mentor and develop colleagues while providing feedback to leadership.
• Represent the operations area in audits, capital projects, new product introductions, equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with planning to allocate manpower and resources to meet production commitments and respond to changing business priorities.
• Maintain accurate documentation, generate work orders and reports, and ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Communicate effectively with production teams and leadership and model Pfizer values and leadership behaviors every day.

Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums
• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED