Manufacturing Supervisor (Fixed Nights)

ROLE SUMMARY

-  Ensure a safe work environment. Ability to identify, evaluate, and correct potential hazards in the workplace is essential.

-  Coordinate, schedule & participate in daily activities of cGMP production in the manufacturing area to meet supply chain needs.

-  Must be flexible to work rotating shifts to support 24/7 operation. Ensure that product quality is maintained through all phases of commercial production including operational parameters of manufacturing equipment, personnel activities, batch record/processing dynamics & integrated utilities to identify & resolve quality risk to commercial manufacturing. General knowledge of scientific principles, production equipment & related procedures. 

-  Aid in investigations. Responsible for the adherence to established policies, procedures and practices. Participate in inspections and cGMP & Quality decisions effecting short term production

-  Provide supervision to hourly direct reports. Motivate personnel by setting high standards, encourage teamwork. Clear, unambiguous communication is critical.

-  Primary contact for all personnel issues occurring within the department. Responsible for development plans & personnel reviews. Make initial decisions encompassing personnel issues, disciplinary actions, career advancement, educational assistance, Emergency situations, including injured employees, facility issues & inclement weather.

-  Review completed batch records. Develop training material, update curricula, close training gaps, support the training of new supervisors.

-  Advise management of non-conformance issues & opportunities for continuous improvement

-  Provide input on primary decisions on cGMP related documents developed or revised.

-  Articulate challenges and solutions to technical and non-technical peers and to department management.

-  Provide technical guidance and act as a departmental liaison with primary support groups.

-  Short range planning includes scheduling daily and weekly operations and staff.  Longer range planning concerns facilities shutdowns and preventive maintenance.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supervisor is accountable and responsible for leading assigned production staff to achieve targets and deliver and improve process or product consistency, quality/compliance, cost standards and customer service.   Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, performance assessment, salary recommendations, and employee counseling for a group of employees typically with similar technical responsibilities.  Ensures that work performed by the assigned staff is accurate, timely, efficient and compliant with corporate policies, plant SOPs, cGMP regulations, and FDA regulations. Participates in investigations and continuous improvement initiatives, applying tools like LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve quality, cost, safety and/or cycle time.  Collaborates effectively with other functional SMEs to ensure production goals are met and investigations are accurate and complete.   Has a basic understanding of product cost structure, budgeting process and spending.  The ultimate goal of the supervisor is to optimize resources to maximize production and ensure quality and safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Science with a minimum of 3+ years of experience and 1+ years demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environment

• Associates Degree with a minimum of 5+ years of experience and 3+ years demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environment

• High School Diploma with a minimum 7+ years of experience and 5+ years demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate repetitive standing, sitting, bending, ladder climbing, pushing and lifting (up to 40lbs) required on a daily basis. 

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and learn new processes/systems.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

24/7 (12 hours) fixed night shifts with overtime.

OTHER DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply: October 25 , 2021

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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