Senior Production Operator (SPO) II

Pfizer•McPherson, KS

About The Position

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 The Senior Production Operator II 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. Coach/trainer for others. SME for the process operations as it relates to the production equipment within respective area. In this role, you will: 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.

Requirements

Requires High School Diploma or GED (or Equivalent).
2+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing 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.).
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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).
Coaches and trains new hires.