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.
In this role, you will:
Manage time effectively to meet targets and develop plans for team-based work activities, contributing to the completion of complex projects.
Develop and validate manufacturing processes for drug products, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
Create and review cGMP documentation, including batch records, cleaning assessments, and SOPs.
Support manufacturing by troubleshooting investigations and implementing Corrective Action/Preventative Action to prevent issues.
Provide expertise in operations for new lines and processes directly associated with.
Lead environmental tasks, initiatives, training, and services in compliance with Pfizer Global Environment, Health & Safety Standards, and regulatory requirements.
Offer subject matter expert input during regulatory inspections.
Use judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed.
The Sr. Production Supervisor will:
Supervise colleague work activities in production of Drug Products in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) 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.
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.
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.
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.
Assists manager with special projects and other duties as assigned or needed.
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
Strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving within a manufacturing environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with process validation and documentation
Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety standards
Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools
Strong project management skills
Ability to mentor and train junior colleagues
Experience with regulatory inspections and audits
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
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
12 Hour Rotating Schedule: 3/2/2 - 6p-6a
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 is 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
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: April 8th, 2025
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,300.00 to $133,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.