Production Supervisor

Pfizer • McPherson, KS

5d • $82,700 - $137,900

About The Position

Under the general guidance of the Department Manager/Lead Operations Supervisor, the Production Supervisor serves as a first-line manager in the site’s operational areas. The role directs multi-shift work activities of hourly colleagues in an assigned area, including filling, inspection, packaging, assembly, and storage of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), parenteral liquid drug products, and auto-injector medical devices. The supervisor oversees manual and automated processes within and/or outside aseptic environments.

The position is responsible for production execution, colleague development and training, staffing and resource planning, compliance with GMP and environmental and safety regulations, and coordination with cross-functional partners. The supervisor reviews batch records, supports production lot release, and works to maintain product quality, meet production schedules, and advance continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Education and prior pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of, support for, and capability in manufacturing operations, methods, and practices.
• Qualifying military experience may be considered in lieu of industrial experience.
• One of the following qualification paths: a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Science and at least 2 years of experience, including at least 1 year of demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environment; an associate degree and at least 6 years of experience, including at least 3 years of demonstrated leadership capability in such an environment; or a high school diploma and at least 8 years of experience, including at least 5 years of demonstrated leadership capability in such an environment.
• Ability to manage, organize, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while exercising leadership and diplomacy and coordinating with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to manage production within accuracy parameters, control damaged product, and meet customer service goals.
• Working knowledge and experience with SAP or equivalent inventory management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to stand upright for several consecutive hours without medical restrictions that would prevent completion of required duties.
• Ability to stand and frequently walk between production centers or areas.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, carry, and/or lift up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision and color vision, and ability to adjust and focus.
• Ability to work around moving machines, tolerate temperature changes, and wear personal protective equipment in designated areas.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week unless management or business needs dictate otherwise.
• Ability to work traditional and/or split shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to manage operations and complete production documentation and schedules.
• Ability to travel between facilities when necessary.
• Use of eye protection, gloves, and other required personal protective equipment.
• Aseptic area certification may be required, including aseptic gowning that covers all body parts for substantial periods.
• Authorization to be employed in the United States by any employer; permanent U.S. work authorization is required, and U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Supervise colleague work activities in production in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Support colleague development through timely performance feedback and appraisals, one-on-ones, individual development plans, and other performance management processes.
• Ensure colleague training is current and compliant with applicable procedures, specifications, and standards.
• Help ensure production units are manufactured to forecasted volumes with appropriate resources.
• Schedule staffing and optimize available labor to meet customer product demands within budget guidelines; communicate with leadership and recommend actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other production personnel to share information and keep production on schedule.
• Complete operational quality, environmental, and safety incident investigations as required.
• Partner with others to share knowledge, solve problems, and implement solutions on the manufacturing floor.
• Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance, safety, production, risk reduction, product quality, and waste reduction using OpEx and IMEx principles.
• Anticipate and respond to shortages of materials, equipment, personnel, or space to meet schedules and maintain inventory.
• Review batch records, support release of production lots, and ensure products meet quality and quantity standards.
• Maintain and improve labor standards, ensuring appropriate colleague staffing on each line in accordance with line standards and staffing and financial guidelines.
• Promote a safety culture, help establish safety rules and instructions, follow safety requirements, report events to EH&S, and ensure events are contained and risks to product and the manufacturing environment are mitigated.
• Provide ongoing GMP coaching, including coaching on aseptic practices, GDP, and visual inspection sequence adherence, to support compliance with procedures and product quality.
• Assist the manager with special projects and other assigned or needed duties.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential relocation assistance based on business needs and/or eligibility.
• Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan, with a bonus target of 10% of base salary.

What This Job Offers

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