Pfizer

Manager, Train 5 Operations (Days 6am-6pm)

United States - North Carolina - Sanford Full time

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not reach patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand their crucial role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to necessary medicines. Your role will involve determining manufacturing methods, procedures, and tooling requirements, as well as designing tools and planning production sequences in line with continuous improvement, Six Sigma, Lean, and other Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP). Your contributions will support Pfizer's mission to prioritize innovation, creativity, and respect for patients, colleagues, and society.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

  • 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 main goal of the manager is to optimize resources to maximize production and ensure quality and safety standards.

  • Focus on Safety and GMP Compliance as operational priorities and as performance measures that should be included in metrics.

  • Know the processes and procedures, including the principles and practices of good data management (ALCOA), and be able to guide, advise, and coach their teams.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associate's degree with at least 8 years of experience or high School Diploma (or Equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience

  • A robust grasp of industry knowledge and business operations, such as financial basics, enterprise systems like payroll and inventory management

  • Proficiency in administrative, managerial, and technical report writing skills

  • Effective written and oral communication skills

  • Strong computer and presentation capabilities

  • Experience in people management

  • Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • In depth knowledge of Downstream Purification unit operations. 

  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing

  • Certifications in Continuous Improvement or Project Management

  • Familiarity with Local Environmental Health and Safety standards

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Experience in motivating and developing team members

  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills

  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

  
 

Physical / Mental requirements

  • Mathematical calculations

  • Working knowledge of biotechnology product manufacturing in a cGMP environment. Including a working knowledge of fermentation, purification, centrifugation, homogenization, Ultrafiltration and Diafiltration (UF/DF), aseptic techniques and other filtration processes.

  • Optimize resources to maximize production and ensure quality and safety standards.

Non-Standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements

  • Supports a 24/7 facility.

  • 2-2-3 schedule. Day shift 6am-6pm.

Other job details

  • Last day to apply: May 5th, 2026

  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $106,000.00 to $176,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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.

Sunshine Act

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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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Manufacturing