Pfizer-posted 8 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Kalamazoo, MI
5,001-10,000 employees

Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. This position is a shop floor leader for Drug Product operations. The scope includes a large number of direct reports with several different job titles, and responsibilities for 24x7 operation split between multiple team leaders (TL). Key accountabilities include day to day management of the shop floor personnel and schedule, ensuring all product is produced in a manner meeting safety and quality requirements. This position will support 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm) operations of the Injectable Packaging Process Centric Team (PCT).

  • Supervises employees who are engaged in the production of pharmaceutical or biotechnology products and devices in compliance with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) guidelines, and federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Responsible for effective leadership of work team which includes: managing the daily operation ensuring that applicable safety guidelines and policies are followed; observing that cGMP’s are followed, production SOP’s are upheld, and production schedules are met.
  • The supervisor will work with the PCT to define metrics and strategy to achieve results.
  • The supervisor will act as coach and mentor to transform team into a cohesive, harmonized team.
  • Responsible for coaching colleagues to assure proper development for their success, supporting all colleagues to enable them to reach their full potential, and to provide corrective action when necessary.
  • Supervisor/TL is also responsible to ensure timely performance feedback and appraisals for all team members.
  • The supervisor has responsibility to deliver results from a work team that spans two or more shifts.
  • The position will be expected to spend sufficient time with supervisors and Production Leads on the other shifts, to successfully carry out the job requirements while adhering to the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) principles, systems and processes.
  • Successful candidate must demonstrate personal leadership initiative, judgment and accountability in day-to-day work activities in addition to strong planning/organizational skills.
  • Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrate integrity and cooperation in working with diverse colleagues/groups.
  • Strong technical & training/development skills desired.
  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
  • An aptitude for understanding process technology and equipment
  • Proven leadership & decision-making ability
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Previous leadership experience
  • A strong personal motivation and aptitude for coaching, leading and managing individuals and teams
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to respond to constantly changing conditions and priorities
  • Ability to mentor and develop direct reports
  • Ability to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
  • 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.
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