Manufacturing Associate

We're in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients' lives.
We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.To fully realize Pfizer's purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients' lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding "what" we need to achieve for patients and "how" we will go about achieving those goals.Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.Transforming Delivery of high quality productsPGS - Manufacture the FutureWhy Patients Need You

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.
Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes.
You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.What You Will Achieve

Your expertise in the manufacturing domain will help you in communicating and directing the activities of employees in the production areas in an effective manner.
You will be entrusted with addressing deviations to process problems in the production areas and manage timely equipment maintenance.
You will ensure current Good Manufacturing Practices compliance, meet area performance measures, and promote employee training.As an associate, your focus on the job will contribute in achieving project tasks and goals.
Through your domain knowledge and commitment, you will create a collaborative teaming environment for your colleagues.How You Will Achieve It

Contribute to completion of project milestones and organize own work to meet project task deadlines.Facilitate project activities and operational performance metrics reporting to enable insightful decision making by management team.Participate in the investigation and troubleshooting of problems and development of corrective and preventive solutions to enhance project progress and operational efficiency.Take accountability for upholding and enforcing the safety protocols and compliance standards throughout the end-to-end project lifecycle and in daily operations.Assist with the development of process and procedure documentation and maintenance manuals and ensure awareness, understanding and adherence by relevant teams.Responsible for identifying and implementing efficiency, safety, quality and cost improvements on equipment and processes.Develop as operational SME in specific sub-parts of the operational processes to contribute to teamwork effectiveness.Promote cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance within the workplace by following site cGMP procedures.Take initiative to identify continuous improvement opportunities and devise solutions for management's consideration.Provide instructions, guidance and coaching to team members on manufacturing practices, systems and technicalities to support their learning and development.Qualifications

Must-Have

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Scientific or related disciplineDemonstrated experience (approximately 2-3 years) in similar roles within a manufacturing environment with pharmaceutical industry being highly desirable.Strong knowledge based and application of Good Manufacturing Practice and experience in dealing with Regulatory Auditors.Demonstrated experience in project participation to achieve defined business outcomes and meeting delivery timelines and standards.Excellent investigation and problem-solving skills to effectively execute and guide technical troubleshooting.Strong capability to work with relevant manufacturing software and systems and drive decision making using data and analytics.A high level of understanding of safety regulations and protocols applying to the industry and work area.Well-developed communication, consultation and interpersonal skills.Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise tasks and work both independently and as part of a team.Ability to provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced colleagues and develop team capabilities.Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts as required to support the project.Nice-to-Have

Pharmaceutical experience in Operations, Engineering.At Pfizer we care about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:Paid parental leaveAccess to Health & Wellness appsRecognition & rewards programLife Insurance BenefitsPfizer Learning Academy access to top content providersAccess to flu vaccines & skin checksOptions to purchase additional leaveSalary packaging & novated lease options*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.Pfizer Australia and New Zealand's diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate.
With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for.
We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition, Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP), Gender Equity (GEN), Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT + colleagues and allies.If you require reasonable adjustment during your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

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