Operations/Production Supervisor

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McPherson, KS, USA
In-Office
83K-138K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
The Role
Supervise pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by leading personnel, technology, and financial resources; ensuring compliance with SOPs, batch records, cGMP, and plant protocols; managing performance and development; and driving process improvement. Lead investigations into equipment failures, implement corrective and preventive actions, support safety and quality objectives, and coordinate production documentation, schedules, and ongoing work across shifts and facilities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Use Your Power for Purpose
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.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
  • Lead people, technology, and financial resources to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Actively share knowledge and encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Identify and develop innovative concepts for process or product improvements, taking calculated risks to achieve results.
  • Recognize and address development needs, creating opportunities for colleagues' growth.
  • Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports, providing mentorship and support to achieve the business objectives.
  • Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, batch records, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and plant protocols.
  • Lead investigations into equipment failures, implement corrective and preventive actions, and maintain clear communication to prevent reoccurrence.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
  • 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
  • Proven record of problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated application of process improvement tools
  • Strong people management experience
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
  • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
  • Ability to mentor and develop direct reports
  • Ability to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
  • 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
  • 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

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: November 13th, 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.
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 provider's 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 E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Associate's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • MBA or master's degree with relevant experience
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Experience applying process improvement tools
  • Strong people management experience
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
  • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
  • Ability to mentor and develop direct reports
  • Ability to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
  • Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot and understanding of responsible AI practices

What the Team is Saying

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, dental and vision, mental-health services, telehealth, and eligible Pfizer medications at no cost. Family-building benefits such as infertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy support further reinforce the offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching plus an additional company retirement contribution, alongside access to financial-planning resources. This combination is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 holidays, three to six weeks of vacation depending on service, and the option to purchase additional vacation weeks, plus dedicated caregiver-leave days. Twelve weeks of paid parental leave and backup care resources add flexibility for family needs.

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