Operations Specialist 1 (2nd 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. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.

The significance of your role cannot be overstated, as it directly influences the availability of essential medications. Your dedication and agility are crucial in maintaining the high standards of our manufacturing processes. By continuously striving for excellence, you contribute to the overall mission of delivering lifesaving treatments to those in need. Your commitment to improving outcomes ensures that our breakthroughs reach the patients who depend on them.

What You Will Achieve

You will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing by serving as a technical expert, trainer, and operational leader within your assigned area. Through strong ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, you will help maintain auditready operations, support production execution, and ensure colleagues are trained and equipped to meet Pfizer’s quality and safety standards.

In this role, you will:

• Take accountability for individual contributions while supporting team and departmental goals in a fastpaced manufacturing environment

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for operations, equipment, training systems, and standard work within your assigned unit(s)

• Complete assigned work using established procedures while identifying process improvements and resolving nonroutine issues

• Generate and manage work orders, monitor task completion, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and cGMP standards

• Lead and support training activities, including onboarding, technical training, SOP/OJT development, and curriculum management

• Share knowledge across work groups and provide mentoring and guidance to lessexperienced colleagues

• Support investigations, root cause analysis, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives (IMEx, M1, 5S, CI)

• Maintain accurate documentation, training records, and reports to support audit readiness and operational excellence

• Act as a liaison between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions

• Serve as a backup operator or assume other shopfloor roles as needed to support business continuity

• Demonstrate Pfizer Values and Leader Behaviors in daily work, decisionmaking, and collaboration

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 4+ years of experience.

• Proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 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.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and follow written and verbal instructions.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards (cGMP).

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles

• Familiarity with Pfizer's Learning Solution and Quality Tracking System.

• Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues.

• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity.

Work Environment & Operational Conditions

• Physical demands may include standing or walking for extended periods, lifting up to approximately 50–55 pounds, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, or working at elevated heights

• Requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely around equipment and machinery

• Position may require rotating shifts, overnight work, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs

• Availability for nonstandard schedules or urgent operational support may be required

Non-Standard Requirements

• Work is performed in controlled manufacturing environments, including cleanrooms, requiring proper gowning and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Other Job Details:

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

• Last day to apply: Shift


The salary for this position ranges from $25.66 to $42.76 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.




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.






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Manufacturing