Senior Product Operator (SPO) II Carps VI-14

Use Your Power for Purpose
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. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them. The significance of your role cannot be overstated, as it directly influences the availability of essential medications. Your dedication and agility are crucial in maintaining the high standards of our manufacturing processes. By continuously striving for excellence, you contribute to the overall mission of delivering life-saving treatments to those in need. Your commitment to improving outcomes ensures that our breakthroughs reach the patients who depend on them.
What You Will Achieve

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, represent the work group within department teams, and foster a positive team environment.
• Manage personal time and professional development, prioritize workflow, and assist less-experienced colleagues in prioritizing their tasks.
• Complete assignments based on established procedures, identify delivery and process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and provide direction and training to team members.
• Share knowledge within and across multiple work groups and deliver comprehensive technical training to colleagues.
• Proactively identify and resolve non-routine problems, making decisions between multiple options in a structured environment.
• Work under general supervision, complete recurring assignments independently, and refer new or unusual problems to the supervisor.
• Ensure non-standard work is reviewed for sound technical judgment and hold oneself accountable to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values.
• Generate work orders, ensure tasks are completed accurately and promptly, and maintain compliance with safety guidelines and processing standards like cGMPs.
• Adapt standard methods and procedures, identify necessary delivery and process improvements, and determine suitable methods for various work situations.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor equipment usage, collaborate with supervisors on investigations and process improvements, and generate reports to assess training needs and track progress.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Work in a clean manufacturing environment, requiring special garments to be worn. Demonstrated proficiency in gown/de-gown (i.e. aseptic) process.
• Responsible for the proper operation of production equipment, equipment downtime, and scrap rate.
• Perform machine set-up, repairs, adjustments, changeovers, emergency repair/replacement, and preventative maintenance on production equipment per the applicable procedures.
• Interact and interpret data from production equipment automated control systems and displays.
• Adhere to all safety requirements (e.g. PPE, LOTO, etc.) and process step requirements (e.g. SOP, Batch Records).
• Communicate and inform management of all safety issues, quality issue, and equipment repair plan of action recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to achieve production deliverables and schedule adherence.
• Support the Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) activities (e.g. Continuous Improvement (CI), Standard Work (SW), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) including tracking metrics).
• Demonstrated proficiency in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practice, and following detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated proficiency working work with automated production equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and Root Cause analysis.
• Certified Trainer. Coaches and trains new hires.
• SME of the production equipment within respective area.

Basic Qualifications:

• Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a Master's degree with more than 0 years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Problem solving mindset.
• Possess necessary mechanical skills to perform the required machine set-up, repairs and adjustments in order to keep equipment operating efficiently.
• Proficiently operate/maintain various standard maintenance tools/equipment including basic hand and power tools, multi-meters, and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and perform job duties described in operating procedure, product batch records, and other equipment related documentation (e.g. vendor manuals, P&ID, schematics, drawings, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing experience as operator/mechanic.
• Technical school/ Auto Mechanic Program Certificate and/or Industrial maintenance/repair experience.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand 8-12 hours per shift, sit 2-4 hours per shift, use computer terminal 1 hour per shift.
• Change into area required garments (i.e. scrubs, shoes, PPE, safety glasses) 2-3 times per shift.
• Work around moving/rotating equipment, work around chemicals, work in hearing conservation area, work on knees or non-standing position occasionally for repairs. Requires physical activity for equipment repair, adjustment and operation of equipment.
• Respond to visual/audible warning and alarm indicators, respond to color or other visual indicators.
• Walk on floors/catwalks, climb stairs/ladders
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• 24x5 operations with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
• Typical start/end time:
• 6am to 6pm (day shift)
• Ability to work overtime as required.

No travel required.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: April 28th, 2025
The salary for this position ranges from $22.94 to $38.24 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 - Kansas - Mcpherson location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
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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.
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