Manufacturing Supervisor - Purification (Alpha)

Manufacturing Supervisor - Purification (Alpha)

Location: NC-Clayton, US Contract Type: Regular Full-Time Area: MANUFACTURING Req Id: 543724

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 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. Provides routine technical support and makes decisions within a well defined area of responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities for Role:

• 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 parameter.
• Acts as an initial point of contact for partner groups (i.e. Maintenance, Quality, Tech Doc Support, etc.)
• Research and address 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.
• Manage employees performance, coach and counsel for development.
• Ensures required training for employee is achieved, effective and timely.
• Makes decisions independently, but within a well-defined area. Sought for counsel within field of expertise.

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. Masters degree + 0 years Experience: Previous leadership experience preferred.

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*, 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 35lbs. 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.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice: Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate. Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.