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Mgr/TL DP Manufacturing

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Start date
May 27, 2022

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What You Will Achieve

This position is a shop floor team leader for first shift Sterile Filling operation. The scope of the position includes a large number of direct reports (10-20) of several different job titles, with responsibilities for 24x7 operation split between three supervisors. Key accountabilities include day to day management of the shop floor schedule, ensuring all processes are completed in a manner meeting safety and quality requirements.

How You Will Achieve It

The Supervisor Mgr/TL position is responsible for leadership of a sterile filling organization. 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 team to define metrics and strategy to achieve results. Responsible for assisting in the implementation of lean management principles on the shop floor.

The supervisor will act as coach and mentor to transform team into a cohesive, harmonized team. Responsible for counseling 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 three shifts. The position will be based on third shift, but will be expected to spend sufficient time with the other shifts, and with supervisors and Production Leads on the other shifts, to successfully carry out the job requirements.

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 skills desired. Position will work closely with shop floor operators, production support enablers, Quality Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, and Maintenance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of related experience and a BS/MS degree in an Engineering or Science discipline and 3 years demonstrated TL experience, or 10 years related experience in pharmaceutical operations and 5 years demonstrated TL experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to and lead project teams

  • Proven ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and provide technical leadership while working remotely

  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have

  • Master's degree

  • Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience

  • Previous leadership experience


Work Location Assignment:On Premise

Physical/Mental Requirements

Job will include standing, walking, and sitting. Occasional lifting may be required. Job will also entail occasional weekend, shutdown and holiday coverage.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

Candidate will be responsible for leadership of seven (7) days per week sterile filling operation with some weekend and Holiday on-site activities required.

Other Job Details

  • Last Date to Apply: June 9, 2022
  • Eligible for Relocation Package: YES

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

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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