Manufacturing Supervisor - Purification (Albumin)

About the role

Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for a Manufacturing department’s day-to-day operations to ensure the manufacture of products are within cGMP, safety regulations and policies and procedures. This is an entry-level Supervisor role that provides routine technical support and makes decisions within a well-defined area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Directs shift operations and ensures product integrity in accordance with the production schedule, cGMP, safety regulations and policies & procedures.
• Maintains floor presence to minimize discrepancies and promote process compliance and accurate documentation.
• Participates in process/product troubleshooting in order to correct/maintain desirable process parameters.
• Acts as an initial point of contact for partner groups (i.e. Maintenance, Quality, Tech Doc Support, etc.).
• Researches and addresses simple process deviations, documentation errors, etc.
• Qualified to operate all equipment and lead processes to ensure the production schedule is met.
• May recommend and, with direction, implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, facility layout and quality of product.
• Manages employee performance, coaches and counsels for development.
• Ensures required training for employees is achieved, effective and timely.
• Makes decisions independently, but within a well-defined area.
• Sought for counsel within field of expertise.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead teams and promote a positive and thriving team environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide sound solutions for complex process related matters.

Education

• BA/BS degree + 2 years related experience.
• Master’s degree + 0 years experience.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Work environment

Work is performed in an office and/or a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office equipment. Exposure to extreme cold below 32°F, miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise on production floor. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

• Frequently sits for 4–6 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Occasionally walks.
• Often performs duties standing.
• Frequently bends and twists neck and waist.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35 lbs.
• Frequently drives to other facilities.
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups.

Schedule

12-hour rotating shift: 6 a.m.–6 p.m. // 6 p.m.–6 a.m.