Visual Inspection Senior Production Operator

Pfizer • McPherson, KS

23h • $21 - $35 • 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. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others. Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results. Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe. Identify and solve moderately routine problems. Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor. Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards. Prepare and operate various components, materials, equipment, and machines in your assigned area, ensuring adequate inventory of parts and materials before starting a production run. Adhere strictly to all plant safety and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations. Perform in-process quality inspections, and seek to implement process and safety improvements.

Requirements

• Requires High School Diploma (or Equivalent).
• 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

• 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
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor team members
• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Technical school/ Auto Mechanic Program Certificate and/or Industrial maintenance/repair experience.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Benefits

• this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED