Senior Production Operator (SPO) 1
About The Position
Why Patients Need You Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our dedicated and agile pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always strive to improve outcomes. You will help ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them. What You Will Achieve The Senior Production Operator I is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of assigned production equipment. Performing routine preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment, and operation of the equipment during manufacturing. How You Will Achieve It Self-motivated with ability to work in a team environment and independently. Work in a clean manufacturing environment, requiring special garments to be worn. Demonstrate proficiency in gown/de-gown (i.e. aseptic) process. Responsible for the proper operation of production equipment. Perform machine set-up, repairs, adjustments, changeovers, emergency repair/replacement, and preventative maintenance on production equipment per the applicable procedures. Interact and interpret data from production equipment computerized control systems and displays. Responsible for equipment efficiency, downtime, and scrap rate. Adhere to all safety requirements (e.g. PPE, LOTO, etc.) and process step requirements (e.g. SOP, Batch Records). Communicate recommendation and plan of action for equipment repair to supervisor. Communicate and inform management of all safety and/or quality issues. Communicate effectively with team members and management to achieve production deliverables and schedule adherence. Support the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) activities (e.g. Continuous Improvement (CI), Standard Work (SW), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) including tracking metrics).
Requirements
- Requires High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with 2 years of experience.
- Problem solving mindset.
- Possess necessary mechanical skills to perform the required machine set-up, repairs and adjustments in order to keep equipment operating efficiently.
- Proficiently operate/maintain various standard maintenance tools/equipment including basic hand and power tools, multi-meters, and other mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read, interpret, and perform job duties described in operating procedure, product batch records, and other equipment related documentation (e.g. vendor manuals, P&ID, schematics, drawings, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
- Technical school/Auto Mechanic Program Certificate and /or Industrial maintenance/repair experience.
- Previous experience in cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment
- Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Proper operation of production equipment.
- Perform machine set-up, repairs, adjustments, changeovers, emergency repair/replacement, and preventative maintenance on production equipment per the applicable procedures.
- Interact and interpret data from production equipment computerized control systems and displays.
- Responsible for equipment efficiency, downtime, and scrap rate.
- Adhere to all safety requirements (e.g. PPE, LOTO, etc.) and process step requirements (e.g. SOP, Batch Records).
- Communicate recommendation and plan of action for equipment repair to supervisor.
- Communicate and inform management of all safety and/or quality issues.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management to achieve production deliverables and schedule adherence.
- Support the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) activities (e.g. Continuous Improvement (CI), Standard Work (SW), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) including tracking metrics).
Benefits
- eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies
- 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
- health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
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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
