Visual Inspection Senior Production Operator
PfizerAbout the role
Use Your Power for Purpose
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our dedicated and agile pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on 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 strive to improve outcomes. You will help ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.
Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
Prepare and operate various components, materials, equipment, and machines in your assigned area, ensuring adequate inventory of parts and materials before starting a production run.
Adhere strictly to all plant safety and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations.
Perform in-process quality inspections, and seek to implement process and safety improvements.
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).
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
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.).
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Previous experience in cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment
Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor team members
Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity
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
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