The Sr. Manager of Engineering and Maintenance leads maintenance and reliability efforts, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and optimizing production plant assets through strategic initiatives and team management.
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
At Pfizer, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, the pursuit of improving patients' lives is not just a mission, it is a responsibility shared by every member of the organization. Within this framework, the role of engineering is paramount, ensuring that the medicines entrusted to us by our customers and patients are delivered reliably, safely, and efficiently. The Sr. Manager, Engineering and Maintenance stands as a cornerstone of this commitment, providing both technical leadership and departmental management to drive the optimal performance of production plant assets.
The Sr. Manager, Engineering and Maintenance and Instrumentation oversees every aspect of the maintenance, automation, and instrumentation lifecycle for production plant assets. This responsibility extends from new equipment and systems to ongoing changes in existing processes, ensuring that Pfizer's rigorous standards for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality are consistently met. By collaborating with cross-functional teams-Operations, Quality, Digital, and others, this role ensures that each step in the production process aligns with Pfizer's values and strategic objectives.
In this role, you will:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Expected to spend time between office environment and significant time in shop floor operation, and to be trained in the appropriate gowning (minimum Grade D).
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Job is in support of a 24-hour/7-day operation and weekend/overnight support will be needed as required.
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $135,100.00 to $225,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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.
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.
Engineering
At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
At Pfizer, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, the pursuit of improving patients' lives is not just a mission, it is a responsibility shared by every member of the organization. Within this framework, the role of engineering is paramount, ensuring that the medicines entrusted to us by our customers and patients are delivered reliably, safely, and efficiently. The Sr. Manager, Engineering and Maintenance stands as a cornerstone of this commitment, providing both technical leadership and departmental management to drive the optimal performance of production plant assets.
The Sr. Manager, Engineering and Maintenance and Instrumentation oversees every aspect of the maintenance, automation, and instrumentation lifecycle for production plant assets. This responsibility extends from new equipment and systems to ongoing changes in existing processes, ensuring that Pfizer's rigorous standards for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality are consistently met. By collaborating with cross-functional teams-Operations, Quality, Digital, and others, this role ensures that each step in the production process aligns with Pfizer's values and strategic objectives.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the Maintenance, Automation & Instrumentation Engineering team, including contract support resources and ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety and compliance standards.
- Oversee all plant maintenance and reliability engineering activities, including the redesign, repair, and lifecycle asset management of qualified production equipment.
- Ensure all assets are maintained and qualified according to established schedules and status is communicated clearly across the site.
- Set objectives for multiple projects, leveraging managerial and technical skills to guide the plant maintenance, automation and instrumentation teams effectively.
- Develop and implement strategies for plant maintenance, automation and instrumentation programs.
- Provide leadership in developing tactical plans and monitor their execution, ensuring alignment with the Division's strategy.
- Assess talent needs, identify and develop a diverse talent pipeline, and hold managers accountable for developing their teams.
- Create and implement plant maintenance programs for all production assets, establish guidelines and specifications for the Automation Engineering Program.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant maintenance, automation and instrumentation performance and reliability across the site.
- Provide input to capital project designs, equipment selection and specifications.
- Craft project approaches that minimize costs while meeting equipment and compliance requirements.
- Conduct routine inspections and ensure all plant maintenance, automation and instrumentation equipment and systems are maintained and qualified as per schedules.
- Support the development of the Site Master Plan, ensuring effective use of assets and capital investment.
- Develop and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Maintenance, Automation & Instrumentation Engineering Department to include trending, equipment and system performance, maintenance activities, and root cause assessments and improvements.
- Participate in meetings and presentations with regulatory agencies when necessary to ensure adherence to GMP requirements.
- Drive a safety culture and lead the Equipment & Automation Roadmap and Site Master Plan to support aging assets and future capabilities to include ownership oof the long-term site Technology Roadmap and Industry 4.0 Transformation.
- Support additional activities as directed by the Director of Engineering
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years' relevant experience, OR Master's Degree with 5+ years' relevant experience, OR Doctorate Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in maintenance reliability principles, including Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) with emphasis on operator care.
- Previous Leadership experience leading a maintenance team or organization with a safety minded culture.
- Training or certification in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Equipment Life Cycle Costing, and Root Cause Failure Analysis using DMAIC principles.
- Ability to retrieve, calculate, and report Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data.
- Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred, with consideration given to related
- industries such as food and beverage, health care, or chemical.
- Knowledge or experience working in a GMP environment in maintenance and reliability engineering.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities of moderate complexity.
- Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Expected to spend time between office environment and significant time in shop floor operation, and to be trained in the appropriate gowning (minimum Grade D).
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Job is in support of a 24-hour/7-day operation and weekend/overnight support will be needed as required.
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $135,100.00 to $225,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% 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.
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.
Engineering
Top Skills
Dmaic Principles
Equipment Life Cycle Costing
Failure Modes And Effects Analysis (Fmea)
Gmp
Maintenance Reliability Principles
Reliability Centered Maintenance (Rcm)
Root Cause Failure Analysis
Total Productive Maintenance (Tpm)
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