GPA Senior Production Operator (Day Shift 12 hours) at Pfizer in McPherson, Kansas

Job Description:

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

 

As part of technical operations, you will be developing and applying your knowledge of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your receptiveness to new ideas will enhance the team's ability to achieve goals and targets. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks and identify process issues or problems that involve direct application of your skills/knowledge.

 

It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

 

How You Will Achieve It

 

• Manage own time, professional development, and be accountable for own results.
• Manage the preparation, cleaning, and/or operation of various components, materials and equipment.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, perform quality level checks, and document processing steps for various manufacturing / packaging / inspection equipment.
• Perform the cleaning and sanitization of the area as per the procedure.
• Maintain files and databases to ensure all documentation is current and complete.
• Communicating with peers, supervisors, and interdepartmental groups to provide for an efficient drug production process.
• Participate in Response Development to Regulatory Inspection Observations and execute corrective actions recommended as a part of cGMP/Regulatory compliance.
• Be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged.
• Be part of a team and work collaboratively with the broader Manufacturing Operations group.
• Suggest innovative ideas for the process simplification.

 

ROLE SUMMARY

 

The Senior Production Operator I is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of assigned production equipment. Performing routine preventative maintenance and repair of production equipment, and operation of the equipment during manufacturing.

 

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. Demonstrate proficiency in gown/de-gown (i.e. aseptic) process.
• Responsible for the proper operation of production equipment. 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 computerized control systems and displays.
• Responsible for equipment efficiency, downtime, and scrap rate.
• Adhere to all safety requirements (e.g. PPE, LOTO, etc.) and process step requirements (e.g. SOP, Batch Records).
• Communicate recommendation and plan of action for equipment repair to supervisor.
• Communicate and inform management of all safety and/or quality issues.
• 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).

 

Qualifications

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Requires High School Diploma (or Equivalent).
• 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:

 

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• 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

 

Position is a 12-hour day shift position 6am to 6pm with every other weekend.

 

Holiday support may be required as needed

 

OTHER JOB DETAILS

 

Last Date to Apply for Job: 9/25/24

 

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

 

The salary for this position ranges from $20.21 to $33.68 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

 

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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

 

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