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Supervisor/Team Leader Vaccine Formulation Operations (2nd Shift)

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

ROLE SUMMARY

This position is a production floor leader for the growing Vaccine Formulation Operations.

The scope includes a large number of direct reports (10 to 30+) of several different job titles. Key accountabilities include day to day management of the production floor personnel, executing the production schedule, ensuring all product is produced in a manner meeting safety and quality requirements, and hiring and retaining a talented workforce.

Supervises and manages employees and contractors who are engaged in the production and formulation of pharmaceutical or biotechnology products in compliance with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) guidelines, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsible for effective leadership of the work team which includes: managing the daily operation ensuring that applicable safety guidelines and policies are followed; observing and instilling a culture ensuring that cGMP’s are followed, ensuring 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 and improve outcomes. 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 be responsible to ensure timely performance feedback and appraisals for all team members.

The position has responsibility to deliver results from a work team that spans three shifts across a 24x7x365 operation. The position is targeted forfirst shift, however there could besecondand third shift opportunitiesdepending onoutcome of the interviews.

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 and groups.

Experience in the operating area (formulation or API) and strong technical skills are desired.

Ensures all members of the team are trained for their roles and tasks and ensures training compliance of the team.

Consistently makes significant contributions to the achievement of the team, plant and/or global objectives. Exemplifies and instills in others an Ownership mentality. Demonstrates active involvement in daily production operations.

Maintains frequent contact with all stakeholders and impacted organizations concerning operations and production scheduling. Engages the right subject matter experts to help resolve unplanned events efficiently. Works and communicates well across the vaccine value stream.

Position will work closely with production floor operators, production support enablers, Quality Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, Maintenance, and other enabling partners.

Note: Position available for 2nd shift.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervise colleague work activities in the production of Vaccine Formulation Facility in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as well as all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
  • Actively engage in colleague development, including timely performance feedback/appraisals as well as through other aspects of the performance management process (i.e. 1:1s, IDPs).
  • Ensure colleague training is maintained and in compliance with appropriate procedures, specifications and standards.
  • Assist in ensuring units are manufactured to forecasted volume with the appropriate resources.
  • Schedules staffing, optimizing labor available to meet required product demands of customers within budgeted guidelines, communicating with and recommending actions to leadership as needed.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse and other production personnel to ensure information is properly shared and production remains on schedule.
  • Completes operational quality, environmental, and safety incident investigations as required.
  • Actively partners with others, sharing knowledge, problem solving, and implementing solutions to issues on the manufacturing floor.
  • Identifies process improvements and supports continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance, safety and production to minimize risk, ensure product quality and reduce waste through the application of OpEx and IMEx principles.
  • Anticipates and reacts to shortages of material, equipment, personnel, and space to meet scheduleand maintain inventory.
  • Reviews batch records, supports release of production lots and ensures product meets quality and quantity standards.
  • Maintains and improves labor standards as it relates to having the proper number of colleagues assigned to each line per the line standards to meet staffing and financial guidelines.
  • Champions a safety culture by aiding in the establishment of safety rules and instruction. Adheres to safety requirements. Reports events to EH&S. Ensures events are contained and appropriate steps are taken to mitigate risk to product and the manufacturing environment.
  • Provides continuous GMP coaching (i.e. aseptic practices, GDP, visual inspection sequence adherence, etc.) to ensure procedures and policies are followed and ensure the quality of the product.
  • Assists manager with special projects and other duties as assigned or needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education and prior pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing experience required for this role. Prior experience includes strong knowledge, support and capability related to manufacturing operations, methods and practices. Qualifying military experience may also be considered in lieu of industrial experience. Specifics as follows:
  • 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.
  • Ability to manage, organize, problem solve and manage multiple priorities in a fast pace environment, while exercising leadership, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills, coordinating and working with all levels of Colleagues.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to and lead project teams with a strong track record of integrity.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Candidate must possess flexibility to respond to constantly changing conditions and priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Related experience in pharmaceutical operations (DS, DP, or API formulation)
  • A strong personal motivation and aptitude for coaching, leading and managing individuals and teams.
  • An aptitude for understanding process technology and equipment, proven leadership ability, decision making ability, and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to stand upright for several consecutive hours absent of any medical restrictions which could restrict completion of required duties.
  • Able to stand and frequently walk between production centers/areas to supervise operations.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, carrying and/or lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust and focus.
  • This position works around moving machines, is exposed to temperature changes and is required to wear personal protective equipment in certain areas.
  • Additional requirements are line and product specific.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum expectation of 40 hours per week, unless otherwise dictated by management or business needs.
  • Able to work traditional and/or split shifts as well as weekends, holidays and overtime as needed to effectively manage operations and complete production documentation and schedule.
  • May be needed to travel between facilities when necessary.
  • Use of eye protection, gloves and other PPE is required.
  • Maintaining aseptic area certification may be required. This includes Aseptic gowning procedures, which requires all body parts to be completely covered (gowned) for substantial periods of time.
  • Practice and promote a safe work environment at all times.

  • Other Job Details:
  • Last Date to Apply for Job: June 8, 2022
  • Eligible for Relocation Package
  • Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

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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