Sr. Operations Technician (2nd Shift)
Sr. Operations Technician (2nd Shift)
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Job Description
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 Pfizers 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
EHS
- Performs routing and nonroutine Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
- Safety selfinspections (works toward eliminating deficiencies)
GMP
- GMP record entries (minimal errors maintained)
- Excellent Aseptic Behavior (minimal Personnel Monitoring (PM) hits)
- Suggests / implements unit corrective actionsthrough IMEx
- Maintains audit readiness (GMP/5S) and works toward resolving deficiencies
Filling Operations
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all computerbased systems/programs used in Filling
- Able to provide SME guidance in troubleshooting and adjusting all line equipment
- SME for line changeovers/setups Ability to troubleshoot and escalate issues accordingly
- Sr. Technician assists Operations Specialist and Maintenance during troubleshooting activities
- Performs daily & nondaily Filling processes with high level of proficiency
- Performs advanced Filling processes
- Proficient in advanced alarm response
- Ensures the incoming shift is set up for success and provides an end of shift handoff
- Completes scheduled Operator Care (or TPM) activities
- Production planning and scheduling expertise
- Effective communication with peers and units upstream and downstream
- Supports investigations and document redlines
- Manage personal time and professional development taking accountability for results and prioritizing workflow.
- Contribute to project and department tasks providing direction and training to team members and may act as a lead worker.
- Be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert within your field.
- Proactively identify and resolve basic complexity problems considering wider implications.
- Complete assignments independently selecting appropriate methods and ensuring team assignments are completed.
- Review nonstandard work for technical soundness and may review others work.
- Adhere to Pfizer standards guidelines and values influencing teams and contributing to developing departmental standards.
- Monitor and respond to equipment needs adhering to SOPs cGMPs and safety requirements.
- Adapt standard methods using knowledge and experience assist in training others and improve processes using Right First Time and Lean principles.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Five years as an Operations Technician OR Six years of relevant GMP experience in an aseptic environment (e.g. filling manufacturing prep or similar) OR Three years of relevant GMP experience and an Associate degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Automation) Engineering Technology or a related applicable discipline that will enable the team to meet its mission OR BA/BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Automation) or a related applicable discipline that will enable the team to meet its mission
- Demonstrated ability to perform various functions of a highly repetitive nature while maintaining concentration on tasks
- Proven capability to understand and follow written procedures
- Ability to work independently or in groups effectively
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Excellent problemsolving skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks
- Mechanical experience / knowledge
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field
- Strong technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: Job tasks may include frequent bending lifting and twisting motions. Ability to stand upright for several consecutive hours. Absence of any medical restrictions which could restrict completion of all required duties. Workers may be exposed to Electromagnetic Fields within this position. Additional demands are area specific. Work Environment: Colleague must work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to airborne particles which require appropriate safety protection noise levels may require protective hearing devices eye protection required. Practices and promotes a safe working environment at all times. Area specific gowning will be
required. Aseptic gowning is required for work responsibilities within the aseptic area. Language Skills: Effective written and oral communication skills required. Demonstrated reading comprehension and writing proficiency at a level that meets Job Summary requirements. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse individuals/groups resulting in desired outcomes. Mathematical Skills: Strong math skills with the ability to calculate necessary batch calculations.
NONSTANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work overtime weekends and holidays as necessary. The Sr. Operations Technician will be required to work A/B/C weekends support the daytoday floor operations daily line assignments including frequently staffed to a line as a technician as needed. Work requirements will include adherence to aseptic gowning procedures and work practices in the aseptic processing area
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
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 providers 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 EVerify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
