Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? 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.

Summary: The Senior Operations Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in the day-to-day operations of the plasma donor center. As a senior frontline leader, this role is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of donor floor operations, supervising staff, and supporting compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The Senior Operations Supervisor acts as a lead resource during shifts, ensures execution of operational priorities, and provides direct support to the Center Manager in driving performance, donor satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as acting leader in the absence of the Center Manager as assigned.
• Maintains the ability to perform any/all tasks within the plasma center; fulfill the role of production employees and supervisor donor flow
• Oversees donor operations and supervises Operation Supervisor(s) and donor center staff during assigned shifts. This includes providing shift leadership, including staffing coordination, task assignments, break schedules, and coaching of team members.
• Creates employee schedules to accommodate donor cycles.
• Determines the adequacy and adjusts inventory levels of all goods and supplies necessary for the operation of the donor center. Compiles and submits orders to vendors to meet determined inventory levels.
• Keeps Center Manager informed of any irregularities within the center and provides action plans to improve and correct center deficiencies.
• Supports and executes daily operational plans to achieve center performance targets related to donor throughput, quality, and productivity.
• Partners with Center Manager and Quality team to identify and resolve deviations or operational concerns in real time.
• Monitors donor flow and proactively addresses delays or service issues to ensure an exceptional donor experience.
• Oversees donor floor operations and supervises operation supervisor(s) and donor center staff during assigned shifts.
• Learns and maintains thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and internal company procedures.
• Supervises donor selection, plasma collection and all manufacturing records to maintain the highest production standards in accordance with Federal and State regulations, with FDA approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, OSHA, CLIA and cGMP.
• Attends all required training sessions, staff meetings, etc.
• Ensures that accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records is performed.
• Under the guidance of the Center Manager, assures the facility is maintained in a neat and clean condition and all equipment is kept in good working order.
• Submits timely and accurate reports as required by the Center Manager.
• Assists in the control of center donor funds as determined by the Center Manager.
• Participates in the onboarding, training, and cross-training of staff to support center agility and performance.
• Maintains active communication with other service areas to ensure accurate documentation and quality.
• Leads by example in promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability. Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to area lead, supervisor or manager.
• May be trained to repair plasma center equipment.
• Assists the Center Manager in any task necessary in pursuit of company objectives.

Education: High school diploma or GED. Certified as a Phlebotomist, Donor Center Technician, Plasma Processor, and Designated Trainer. CPR Certified

Experience: Typically requires 6 years of related experience with performing phlebotomy, donor processing, and plasma processing duties with demonstrated proficiency to handle difficult situations.

Equivalency: 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.

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficient in speaking and writing English, with legible handwriting. Where applicable, bi-lingual skills.
• Ability to understand, explain, and follow SOP's and protocols.
• Ability to work flexible scheduling to meet business needs.
• Ability to perform in a highly regulated, operations intensive, high volume medical business in which the safety of donors and employees, as well as the quality of the plasma collected, are paramount.

Occupational Demands:

• Form # 73: Work is performed in a plasma center. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F while performing functions in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear.
• Work is performed both standing for up to 4 to 6 hours per day and sitting 1 to 2 hours per day each. The position does require bending and twisting of neck up from 1 to 2 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequent foot movement; may squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels on rare occasion. Infrequently bends and twists at waist. Light lifting of 15lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs. May reach below shoulder height.
• Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Works independently and within guidance of oral or written instructions. Performs a wide range of tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions. Relates sensitive information to diverse groups.