Manager, Smart Factory

ROLE SUMMARY

The Digital Manufacturing Team is responsible for the delivery of Pfizer’s Core Digital Manufacturing Operations Management (MoM) capabilities at every level of the Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) Plant Network (ISA 95 Levels 0-4). These solutions are critical to Manufacturing & Lab Execution, Manufacturing Process Intelligence and Production Optimization that aim to improve product quality, increase asset utilization/uptime, automate manual workflows, and streamline plant floor operations. The Digital Manufacturing vision is to “Simplify processes and experiences to drive PGS outcomes”. 

The Manufacturing 4.0 (M4.0) Team supports all of Pfizer’s Core Manufacturing & Engineering Solutions, while enabling a secure, seamless flow of contextualized data from the device & control levels, all the way to the top of the Enterprise. Our goal is to create persona driven, connected experiences across our shop floors to predict and optimize operations, while providing real-time insights to operators. Come join us to create Pfizer’s Factory of the Future! 

The Manager, Smart Factory colleague will spearhead deployment of Smart Factory Solutions that drive operational discipline with a focus on increasing productivity & reducing human error, while increasing asset utilization and manufacturing attainment. An ideal candidate will have a technical background with strong business process understanding across Manufacturing. The candidate will be responsible for driving the development and deployment of critical solution features and innovative products.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Manager, Smart Factory colleague’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Work with program leadership to define performance metrics and process improvement areas
• Liaise with cross-functional agile product owner team to support defining long term program roadmaps and strategies
• Support the management of user/ Functional Requirements Specification generation, software configuration/coding and general oversight to Innovative solution delivery.
• Support Innovative solution deployments, upgrades and solution process activities across multiple sites and versions
• Analyze and solve technical issues 
• Support new project scoping, costing and business case definition
• Lead product owner key activities (e.g. backlog management, program increment planning, etc.) to provide clear direction to agile teams on work priorities
• Support User Forums and Governance alignment 
• Lead business process evaluation, process mapping and site fit gap analysis and requirements definition
• ·       Lead cross-functional agile team management (e.g. manufacturing, automation, Digital, etc.) 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• BS in Engineering or Technology based subjects(s)
• 5 years related work experience.
• Relevant domain experience in manufacturing and/or quality operations.
• Experience in all stages of solution and application lifecycle from value analysis, business case development, and solution deployment through to value realization and system retirement is a significant advantage.
• Ability to work across multiple concurrent activities and successfully adapt to changing priorities as required.
• An understanding of system GMP(Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements and demonstrable knowledge of computer system design and maintenance lifecycle in GMP environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Understanding of Mixed Reality, Internet of Things, Wearables, and other smart factory technologies
• Executive presence 
• 1-3 years’ experience in a Global Solution environment focused on the build and deployment of Automated warehouse solutions
• Experience working with Generative AI, ML AI, AR & VR
• Experience with Agile Software Delivery.
• Hands on experience in a manufacturing facility.

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