Why Patients Need You
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile 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 look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.
What You Will Achieve
The Manufacturing Operations Support group at Pfizer provides support for production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. As a member of this team, you will perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including support of production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering.
As part of the business support team, you have comprehensive knowledge and skills in your area and understand how related areas impact it. You take initiative to establish a connect with other projects and represent your department on cross-functional teams. You are proactive in sharing knowledge and expertise with others in your work group. You are seen as someone who promotes teamwork and always motivates others to achieve team objectives.
It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
Manage own time and professional development, prioritize workflow, and be accountable for own results.
Coordinate the operation of manufacturing lines to assure that quality, compliance, safety, and production standards are met.
Organize and direct the placement of personnel on manufacturing lines with input and guidance from Manager.
Review work order schedules and packages to requisition materials and supplies.
Schedule equipment changeovers, perform line clearances, and audit completed work order packages.
Collect and assemble applicable, vital information for recommendations to Production Supervisors and / or Manufacturing Process Engineers to assist in troubleshooting and decision making.
Provide input and revise SOPs, batch records, forms, or other cGMP related documents to support continuous improvement efforts, investigation corrective actions, etc.
Track and follow up on departmental commitments, investigations, change controls, change control and general compliance initiatives.
Ensure adherence to all plant safety rules in area of responsibility.
Communicate work instructions effectively and determine if management involvement is needed.
Work proactively with colleagues to prevent delays and/or downtime of equipment.
Assure that line employees are trained and certified for assigned roles and that they meet job standards.
Qualifications
Must-Have
High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years’ experience.
Ability to quickly assess and assimilate technical data and conduct thorough investigations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice-to-Have
Bachelor's Degree.
Production and/or Quality Assurance experience.
Understanding of Lean tools.
Thorough understanding of current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory aspects.
Physical/mental requirements
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Must be able to read, interpret, and perform job duties as prescribed in the operating procedure.
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Must demonstrate experience and competence in following detailed instructions.
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Must be able to read and interpret equipment data and demonstrate ability to communicate work requirement and problems in a concise and accurate manner.
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Must be able to work in a controlled temperature environment wearing clean room attire. On occasion, steam, noise, chemical odors, and fumes may be present.
Stand up to 2-12 hours per shift, sit for up to 2-6 hours per shift, regularly lift up to 25 pounds per activity 25 times per shift, occasionally lift a maximum of 50 pounds per activity 5 times per shift, occasionally may lift over 50 pounds with assistance, walk, climb stairs, climb ladders/walk on catwalks.
Non-standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements
5 days a week, night schedule (10pm-6am). Weekend and/or Holiday hours may be required in order to meet business and/or customer needs. Must be flexible to stay over shift or come in early and cover alternating shift as business needs determine it.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Last Date to Apply: January 2nd, 2024
The salary for this position ranges from $21.95 to $36.58 per hour. In addition, 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. 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 applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Rocky Mount location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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