Production Supervisor

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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. 

Role Summary
Under the general guidance of the Department Manager/Lead the Operations Supervisor, in conjunction with their peers, will serves as the first line manager within the operational areas of the site. They will direct multi-shift work activities of hourly colleague in an assigned operational area of the site to include the filling, inspection, packaging, assembly and storage of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), parenteral liquid drug products and auto-injector medical devices. They will be responsible for supervising both manual and automated processes within and/or outside aseptic environments.

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise colleague work activities in the production of [APIs, or biotechnology products or Drug Products] in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Actively engage in colleague development, including timely performance feedback/appraisals as well as through other aspects of the performance management process (i.e. 1:1s, IDPs).
• Ensure colleague training is maintained and in compliance with appropriate procedures, specifications and standards.
• Assist in ensuring units are manufactured to forecasted volume with the appropriate resources.
• Schedules staffing, optimizing labor available to meet required product demands of customers within budgeted guidelines, communicating with and recommending actions to leadership as needed.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse and other production personnel to ensure information is properly shared and production remains on schedule.
• Completes operational quality, environmental, and safety incident investigations as required.
• Actively partners with others, sharing knowledge, problem solving, and implementing solutions to issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Identifies process improvements and supports continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance, safety and production to minimize risk, ensure product quality and reduce waste through the application of OpEx and IMEx principles.Anticipates and reacts to shortages of material, equipment, personnel, and space to meet schedule and maintain inventory.
• Reviews batch records, supports release of production lots and ensures product meets quality and quantity standards.
• Maintains and improves labor standards as it relates to having the proper number of colleagues assigned to each line per the line standards to meet staffing and financial guidelines.
• Champions a safety culture by aiding in the establishment of safety rules and instruction. Adheres to safety requirements. Reports events to EH&S. Ensures events are contained and appropriate steps are taken to mitigate risk to product and the manufacturing environment.
• Provides continuous GMP coaching (i.e. aseptic practices, GDP, visual inspection sequence adherence, etc.) to ensure procedures and policies are followed and ensure the quality of the product.
• Assists manager with special projects and other duties as assigned or needed.

Minimum Requirements (Here's What You Need)

• Education and prior pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing experience required for this role.
• Prior experience includes strong knowledge, support and capability related to manufacturing operations, methods and practices.
• Qualifying military experience may also be considered in lieu of industrial experience.
• Specifics as follows: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Science with a minimum of 2+ years of experience and 1+ years demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environment), OR an Associates Degree with a minimum of 6+ years of experience and 3+ years demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environment, OR a High School Diploma with a minimum 8+ years of experience and 5+ years demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage, organize, problem solve and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while exercising leadership, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills, coordinating and working with all levels of Colleagues.
• Able to successfully manage production per accuracy parameters, controlling damaged product while meeting customer service goals.
• Working knowledge and experience with SAP or equivalent inventory management software. Proficient with using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

  

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand upright for several consecutive hours absent of any medical restrictions which could restrict completion of required duties.
• Able to stand and frequently walk between production centers/areas to supervise operations.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, carrying and/or lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• This position works around moving machines, is exposed to temperature changes and is required to wear personal protective equipment in certain areas.
• Additional requirements are line and product specific.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

• Minimum expectation of 40 hours per week, unless otherwise dictated by management or business needs.
• Able to work traditional and/or split shifts as well as weekends, holidays and overtime as needed to effectively manage operations and complete production documentation and schedule.
• May be needed to travel between facilities when necessary.
• Use of eye protection, gloves and other PPE is required.
• Maintaining aseptic area certification may be required. This includes Aseptic gowning procedures, which requires all body parts to be completely covered (gowned) for substantial periods of time.
• Practice and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Working hours: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.

Other Job Details

Last day to apply: November 11th, 2026.

 

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

 

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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