TL/Supervisor Injectable Filling (APS)

Pfizer Inc.

(Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Pfizer Inc.
Good health is vital to all of us, and finding sustainable solutions to the most pressing health care challenges of our world cannot wait.
Summary
All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere.Our colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success;be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged;and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for effective leadership of assigned operations team which includes ensuring: the safety of team members and the operation, cGMP's are followed, production SOP's are upheld, and production schedules are met. The Supervisor/TL will work with the team to define metrics and strategy to achieve results. Supervisor/TL 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 ensure they each reach their full potential, and to provide corrective action when necessary. Provide an environment that encourages creativity, innovative ideas, and engagement. Supervisor/TL is also responsible to ensure timely performance feedback and appraisals for all team members. * Position is responsible for the aseptic filling of Injectable Freeze Dry and Solution/Suspension products within Drug Products. Will work within a team of seven TL/Supervisors supporting site Aseptic Processing Area filling across 3 shifts. Strong teamwork and technical skills required. Will troubleshoot and solve production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation. Requires understanding of compliance, pharmaceutical, pharmacological, biological, biochemical, medical and microbiological factors. * Responsible for leading team in identifying and implementing efficiency, safety, quality and cost improvements on equipment and processes. Possesses the ability to critically analyze filling/inspection/packaging processes for reproducibility, ruggedness, and root cause failure investigations of day to day operations. Requires developing strategies and systems to improve process performance. Ability to work in cross-functional teams with focus on deliverables, timelines, and meeting customer expectations and requirements. * Candidate will lead Operational Excellence initiatives (i.e. Kanban, M1 investigations, GB certification, etc.), develop OpEx skills of colleagues, and drive a culture of continuous improvement with their team. * Understanding and application of industry, functional and Pfizer-specific principles, theories, concepts and practices. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Knowledge of basic leadership principles. Focus is on leading/overseeing defined processes and production colleagues, which may require deep, detailed knowledge. * Provide solutions to a wide range of difficult/complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity, innovation, and creativity. May refer to precedents and policies. Able to gather, analyze and interpret information and identify cause and effect relationships. Solutions are imaginative, practical, thorough, and in line with organization objectives. Able to adapt and respond positively to situations and people in order to meet changing work unit priorities. Operates within established HR policies and basic colleague relations guidelines.
Ideal Candidate
* Education: A Bachelors degree with minimum 2 years related experience or High School diploma and 7 or more years with upper level related pharmaceutical operations or manufacturing experience. * Experience: Previous supervisory or related experience preferred. A strong personal motivation and aptitude for coaching, leading and managing individuals and teams. An aptitude for understanding process technology and equipment, aseptic processing, 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. Candidate must possess flexibility to respond to constantly changing conditions and priorities. *Physical/Mental Requirements * Expected to spend majority of time on the shop floor, and be trained in the appropriate gowning. Job may also require occasional weekend/alternative shifts supporting a 24-hour/7 day operation. *Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements. * Job may require occasional weekend/alternative shift work supporting a 24-hour/7 day operation.

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