Supervisor, Upstream mAbs; Dayshift

Position: Supervisor, Upstream mAbs (Dayshift)
Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.
The Supervisor is accountable and responsible for leading assigned production staff to achieve targets and deliver and improve process or product consistency, quality/compliance, cost standards and customer service. Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, performance assessment, salary recommendations, and employee counseling for a group of employees typically with similar technical responsibilities. Ensures that work performed by the assigned staff is accurate, timely, efficient and compliant with corporate policies, plant SOPs, cGMP regulations, and FDA regulations.
Participates in investigations and continuous improvement initiatives, applying tools like LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve quality, cost, safety and/or cycle time. Collaborates effectively with other functional SMEs to ensure production goals are met and investigations are accurate and complete. Has a basic understanding of product cost structure, budgeting process and spending. The ultimate goal of the supervisor is to optimize resources to maximize production and ensure quality and safety standards.

Ensure a safe work environment. Ability to identify, evaluate, and correct potential hazards in the workplace is essential. Role will interact daily with all members of their team. Interaction with the teams entering and exiting before their shift. Role will also interact with cross functional teams and external vendors as required. General knowledge of scientific principles, production equipment & related procedures.

High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience  Strong people management skills Ability to identify, evaluate, and correct potential hazards in the workplace Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Proficiency in managing quality, compliance, and customer service Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects General knowledge of scientific principles In depth knowledge of
** Upstream/Cell Culture
** unit operations.

Experience with production equipment and related procedures Experience in process improvement and innovation Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Strong analytical and decision-making skills Ability to perform mathematical calculations and learn new processes/systems.
** 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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