Shift Manager Suite-1

AI Chopping Block, Inc.; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking an experienced manufacturing leadership professional in Visakhapatnam to drive people, technology, and financial resources for timely access to medicines. You will mentor teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead process improvements while coordinating cross-functional efforts in a fast-paced pharmaceutical production environment.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on quality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate's degree with 6+ years or BA/BS with 2+ years 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

People management

Communication

Project management

Pharma manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma + 8+ years experience

Associate's degree + 6+ years

BA/BS + 2+ years

MBA/MS + any years

Tools

Project management tools

Regulatory/compliance tools

Job description

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, includingrisk management and ethical use

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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.