Visual Inspection Specialist (Nights - 6pm - 6am)

Why Patients Need You

The Visual Inspection Specialist (VIS) is expected to be fully trained on all applicable Manual Inspection procedures. The Visual Inspection Specialist will be required to be fully trained in conducting defect classification on completed products.

The VIS will train and/or re-qualify Inspection and/or Filling colleagues on Manual Inspection vial procedures and also maintain their yearly training requirements as guided in their OJTs as a VIS. Interpersonal skills are important within this role, as you will be expected to interact with and possibly correct individual colleague behavior and practices.

With Quality department guidance, the VIS will carry out decisions relative to product quality on vaccine product defects throughout the value stream. The VIS will be expected to hand off information at shift change/meetings and may be asked to communicate information with other units and shifts to ensure alignment.

What You Will Achieve

The VIS may be asked to oversee all aspects of training documentation in PLS, inspect product, participate in special projects, perform training room inspections, perform AQLs, defect classification, audits, or other miscellaneous activities which includes any and all work as assigned. Some computer support of operations personnel will also be required to help new colleagues and contractors navigate to their training documents. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards and all regulatory requirements.

How You Will Achieve It

• The VIS lead onboarding training for new Manual Visual Inspectors training them on all applicable procedures.
• VIS may also train new VIS personnel.
• Works well with a broad spectrum of personality types and is able to adapt their training methodology to the learner for an optimal outcome.
• Oversees PGS Learning Solution (PLS) enrollments, inputs completion data into the program, and submits training documentation to the GMP Training team to ensure compliance and alignment across the shift and department.
• Coordinates daily with their peers and works independently to ensure tasks are completed.
• Maintains seeded sets for every product type. Manages multiple lines at once performing AQL inspections.
• Inputs data into the Visual Inspection Defect Tracking (VIDT)system. Additional responsibilities include inspecting product, participating in special projects, performing training room inspections, executing defect classification, and conducting monthly audits and annual requalification on everyone trained to perform manual visual inspection.
• The VIS role completes GMP documentation daily and may be assigned other activities such as defect creation for system suitability test sets.
• Filling Support:
• VIS will train and qualify Filling personnel on the Manual Visual Inspection process to perform quality checks.
• VIS will also perform annual requalification's to ensure proper training is maintained.
• The VIS will perform quality checks on designated filling lines in APS and APN.
• The VIS may also be requested to perform procedure checks on filling operators to help improve the filling colleague’s training and understanding of performing in-process Quality Checks on multiple filling lines.
• Quality checks may have a direct impact on filling line operations and the quality of the product produced, impacting the overall product disposition.
• This position requires fully skilled behavior in Peer Relationships.
• The VIS is someone who encourages collaboration and is seen as a cooperative team player.
• This person can solve problems with peers with minimum noise and can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all.
• This person also encourages collaboration and easily gains trust and support of peers.
• They establish positive colleague relationships which further collaboration and cooperativeness.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years applicable experience.
• Certificates, Licenses or Registrations: Powered Industrial Vehicle (Low Lift / Motorized Hand Lift).
• Language Skills: Good oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate percentages as well as multiplication and division.
• Reasoning Ability: Colleague must have an acceptable level of reasoning ability.
• Physical Demands: Repetitive bending, lifting, and twisting as well as standing for extended periods of time.
• Work Environment: Colleague is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The light level in the work environment is lowered to accommodate inspection processes.
• Use of eye protection is required.
• Math and reading skills required for SOP, GMP and Batch Record comprehension.
• Ability to contribute to department success in a team environment and perform tasks at a productive level under demanding conditions is mandatory.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to learn new and changing responsibilities.
• Requires a demonstrated ability to self-direct daily activities to meet production schedule.

Nice to Have:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physical/Biological Sciences, Business, Integrated Supply Management, or related applicable discipline that will enable the team to meet its mission.
• Previous experience as an Inspection Operator or Line Coordinator is desired.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

- Standing, lifting, and walking.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS-

• This position supports a 24x7x365 operation.
• Night Shift: This position will align work schedule to support a 6pm to 6am team with a rotating 5-5-4 schedule.
• This schedule provides 2 consecutive weekends unscheduled followed by 2 scheduled weekends.
• Holiday and overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Other Job Details**:**

• Last Date to Apply for Job: February 8, 2023

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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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.

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