DP Ops. Specialist II (3rd Shift)

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

You will monitor and respond to basic functioning needs of area equipment, i.e. line speed, feeding product, line clearances, cleaning, loading or unloading materials adhering to all SOPs, cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices), plant quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements.

As part of the Technical Operations team, you are recognized as a subject matter expert with specialized knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. You will be entrusted with adapting standard methods and procedures by applying your knowledge, prior work experience and requirements. Your business awareness of cross-organizational impact on project delivery will elevate the quality of project deliverables. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations. You will assist with training others and reinforce behaviors that will help us achieve our goal of providing the best healthcare to patients.

How You Will Achieve It

• Manage own time, professional development and be accountable for own results.
• Monitor and respond to basic functioning needs of area equipment, i.e. line speed, feeding product, line clearances, loading or unloading materials.
• Establish efficient processes, monitoring results, and improve identified process opportunities using Right First Time and Lean principles.
• Enter data into PLS to ensure accurate, complete, and timely training documentation. Perform detailed inspection of commodities.
• Work with unit leadership to develop action plans to close training gaps.
• Develop solutions to routine problems following established Pfizer policies and procedures.
• Prioritize own workflow and allocate work to others and assist in establishing their priorities.

ROLE SUMMARY 

This DP Operations Specialist II role will be required to maintain their own Operator/Technician skills and Aseptic qualifications allowing them to be staffed to the production line as needed based on business needs. Incumbent will liaison between work team and maintenance for equipment troubleshooting and repairs. This role will also have focused responsibilities creating, implementing, and training area colleagues on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) along with responsibilities supporting technical process, training, and other unit initiatives.  

Will display continuous improvement mindset striving to provide process robustness and line efficiencies. Achieved by monitoring specific results from actions identified to address improvement opportunities utilizing IMEx principles. Maintain equipment at optimal operating efficiency including ownership of Operator Care.   

Assist in identifying problems and solutions using Method 1 and Quality Risk Management (QRM).  Serve as technical subject matter expert for the work team on equipment related deviations.  Work with engineering by participating in developing equipment specifications, user requirements, capital scope development, FAT/SAT support and qualification activities. Work with procurement and packaging engineering to monitor component issues and conduct feasibility assessments/line trials as needed.   

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Works in a complex integrated computerized manufacturing environment  
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of department and organization policies, procedures and personnel  
• Ensure unit policies, procedures, and training systems are optimized and effectively implemented within the unit  
• Develops effective unit onboarding and training systems and manages curricula enrollment and progress  
• Participates as a key contributor for investigations and troubleshooting activities such as M1’s and QARs  
• Ensures the operating unit is audit ready and demonstrating all GMP behaviors  
• Takes a lead role in IMEx, M1, 5S, and CI activities  
• Effectively communicates with team members on the shop floor and with unit management  
• Demonstrates Pfizer values and leader behaviors  
• May also serve as a technical SME for equipment, maintenance, and project work in some areas  
• As directed by supervision, the Operations Specialist may be responsible for day to day floor operations, daily line assignments, serving as person in charge in the absence of a Production Lead and/or Supervisor, attending scheduling meetings, filling out the daily shift report, writing QAR’s, writing PTVA’s, OEE, and reviewing and requesting SOP and document revisions.  Work responsibilities will require entry into the aseptic area and will include aseptic gowning requirements. 

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Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements):

High school diploma / general education degree (GED) plus  

• 1+ years as an Operations Specialist I, OR  
• 5 + years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably GMP  

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Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

• Mechanical experience/aptitude  
• Experience with Pfizer computer systems (MS office, PLS, QTS, PDOCS)  
• Written & oral communication skills  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• lifting/lowering up to 55 pounds, working in high elevations (above 6 feet), and reaching/standing/walking/stooping/crawling.  
• Able to wear safety PPE (Hard hat, body harness, face shield)  
• Able to work under full clean room (GRADE A/B/C/D) environments with appropriate gowning  

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Aseptic Gowning Required. 

Routine Weekend, Holiday, and Overtime Work.

    Eligible for Relocation Package: NO
    Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES
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OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: 11/26/25

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $27,41 to $45,69 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. 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 applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.

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

Manufacturing