Sr. Manager/Team Lead Inspection, Packaging, & Warehouse Operations

Pfizer • Rochester, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose 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. Your role is crucial in making sure our innovations reach those who need them most. By being part of our team, you contribute to a mission that values dedication and agility, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Set and manage high-complexity project objectives within the Global Business Unit. Lead and allocate people, technology, and financial resources, including those outside direct authority. Actively share knowledge across multiple functions and contribute to knowledge management processes. Champion and implement innovative ideas, taking appropriate risks within the Global Business Unit. Develop solutions for highly complex problems and interpret the Division's strategy to set business priorities. Assess talent needs, identify talent, and hold managers accountable for developing a diverse talent pipeline. Lead teams to implement strategic direction and influence senior management decisions. Partner with Global Business Unit leadership to achieve objectives and manage Pfizer direct reports for professional development. Guide Technology teams in manufacturing/project support activities and ensure compliance with regulations and audit readiness. Collaborate on equipment installations, validations, and preventative maintenance, and lead budget planning for production operations. Lead operational areas in Rochester including inspection, packaging, and warehouse operations.

Requirements

• BA/BS with at least 6 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 5 years of experience or PhD/JD with at least 1 year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of experience
• Strong background in supervision or management roles within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma tools
• Robust people management skills
• Proactive approach in engaging with key stakeholders
• Experience in managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, JD, MD, DVM) in a relevant field
• Experience in talent management and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive innovation and manage change
• Experience in budget planning and financial management
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage Pfizer direct reports effectively
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Experience in strategic planning and execution
• 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, includingrisk management and ethical use
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Responsibilities

• Set and manage high-complexity project objectives within the Global Business Unit.
• Lead and allocate people, technology, and financial resources, including those outside direct authority.
• Actively share knowledge across multiple functions and contribute to knowledge management processes.
• Champion and implement innovative ideas, taking appropriate risks within the Global Business Unit.
• Develop solutions for highly complex problems and interpret the Division's strategy to set business priorities.
• Assess talent needs, identify talent, and hold managers accountable for developing a diverse talent pipeline.
• Lead teams to implement strategic direction and influence senior management decisions.
• Partner with Global Business Unit leadership to achieve objectives and manage Pfizer direct reports for professional development.
• Guide Technology teams in manufacturing/project support activities and ensure compliance with regulations and audit readiness.
• Collaborate on equipment installations, validations, and preventative maintenance, and lead budget planning for production operations.
• Lead operational areas in Rochester including inspection, packaging, and warehouse operations.

Benefits

• participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary
• eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
• 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

What This Job Offers

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