AOV Production Lead I — 3rd Shift GMP Leader

Pfizer; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Con-

Paid vacation, holiday and personal— 2

Paid caregiver/parental and medical

Health benefits to include medical, Rx

Job summary

Pfizer in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Production Lead to guide day-to-day manufacturing across drug product operations including formulation, filling, and packaging. You will act as the shop-floor liaison among operators, unit leadership, and crossfunctional partners to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production that meets schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma and 4+ years GMP experience; you'll mentor teammates, support audits, and help drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Must have GMP knowledge and related systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks.
• Effective cross-department communication following written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production schedules while ensuring full compliance with SOPs, GMPs, OSHA, and Pfizer standards.
• Act as a liaison between operations, maintenance, technical support, logistics, planning, and management to resolve production issues and adjust plans as needed.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment using IMEx, Right First Time (RFT), Method 1, 5S, Lean, and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Serve as a technical expert and role model on the shop floor, supporting troubleshooting, investigations (M1s, QARs, deviations), and root cause analysis.
• Support training compliance by ensuring team members are properly trained and qualified for their roles; mentor and develop colleagues while providing feedback to leadership.
• Represent the operations area in audits, capital projects, new product introductions, equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with planning to allocate manpower and resources to meet production commitments and respond to changing business priorities.
• Maintain accurate documentation, generate work orders and reports, and ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Communicate effectively with production teams and leadership and model Pfizer values and leadership behaviors every day.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Adaptability

Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IMEx

Right First Time (RFT)

Job description

Pfizer in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Production Lead to guide day-to-day manufacturing across drug product operations including formulation, filling, and packaging. You will act as the shop-floor liaison among operators, unit leadership, and crossfunctional partners to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production that meets schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma and 4+ years GMP experience; you'll mentor teammates, support audits, and help drive continuous improvement while