Team Lead Drug Product Manufacturing

Pfizer

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose 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. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Day to day management of the shop floor schedule. Ensuring all processes are completed in a manner meeting safety and quality requirements. 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 team to define metrics and strategy to achieve results. Responsible for assisting in the implementation of lean management principles on the shop floor. Coach and mentor to transform team into a cohesive, harmonized team. Responsible for counseling colleagues to assure proper development for their success, and to provide corrective action when necessary. Responsible for ensuring timely performance feedback and appraisals for all team members. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
• Proven record of problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated application of process improvement tools
• Strong people management experience
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field
• Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership capabilities
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to mentor and develop direct reports
• Ability to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• 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, including risk management and ethical use

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the shop floor schedule.
• Ensuring all processes are completed in a manner meeting safety and quality requirements.
• 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.
• Work with the team to define metrics and strategy to achieve results.
• Assisting in the implementation of lean management principles on the shop floor.
• Coach and mentor to transform team into a cohesive, harmonized team.
• Responsible for counseling colleagues to assure proper development for their success, and to provide corrective action when necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring timely performance feedback and appraisals for all team members.
• Demonstrate personal leadership initiative, judgment and accountability in day-to-day work activities in addition to strong planning/organizational skills.
• Possess strong communication skills and demonstrate integrity and cooperation in working with diverse colleagues/groups.

Benefits

• participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10,0% of the base salary
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees