Senior Production Operator (SPO) III

Pfizer•McPherson, KS

1d•Onsite

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. 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 The Senior Production Operator III 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. SME for operations and technical resources outside the department. 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. SME for operations and technical resources outside the department. Partners with PES in planning and organizing shutdown activities.

Requirements

3+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
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.)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
SME for operations and technical resources outside the department
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
Partners with PES in planning and organizing shutdown activities