IGIV-C Material Control Technician I/II

GRIFOLS, S.A.•NC-Clayton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The IGIV-C Material Control Technician coordinates, plans, and maintains materials and supplies inventory to support uninterrupted IGIV-C production. The position serves as a departmental SAP subject matter expert, coordinating material deliveries and monitoring production schedules and inventory needs. It also operates the IGIV-C bulk chemical storage tank farm, supports chemical deliveries, and maintains relevant storage and production areas in a safe and compliant manner. The technician tracks and stages materials, evaluates production and inventory information, supports departmental budgeting and key performance indicators, reconciles materials in SAP, and participates in improvement projects. The stated schedule is first shift, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to biological fluids, chemicals, equipment, noise, dust, fumes, steam, and extreme cold. The role may involve confined spaces and work at heights, and requires personal protective equipment. Physical activities include standing, walking, bending, sitting, frequent hand and finger movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Proficiency with computers.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to understand spoken and written information.
Ability to follow written or oral instructions and procedures.
Ability to meet the described physical and sensory demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, hearing acuity, and specified vision and color-perception capabilities.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with the listed exposures and use required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the departmental SAP subject matter expert and perform the majority of departmental SAP transactions.
Coordinate, plan, and facilitate deliveries of raw materials and supplies for IGIV-C manufacturing, including procurement from the on-site warehouse and off-site vendors.
Monitor IGIV-C production schedules to ensure II+III paste availability for current and planned schedules.
Operate the IGIV-C bulk chemical storage tank farm for 37% hydrochloric acid, 50% sodium hydroxide, and glacial acetic acid.
Offload bulk chemical tanker trucks according to approved SOPs, BPRs, and safety requirements; coordinate tanker delivery schedules with the chemistry department and procurement.
Maintain the IGIV-C substores area, paste loading dock, and IGIV-C gray space in a safe and compliant manner.
Procure specialized materials, tools, components, and supplies to meet production requirements, ensuring materials meet site materials-clearance requirements.
Monitor and replace the CIP100 Day Tank as needed to maintain sufficient CIP100 for department circuit cleaning.
Monitor IGIV-C and warehouse resin inventory and stage resin for column change-outs using the Shelf Life Expiration Date (SLED) inventory control method.
Retrieve and evaluate data from Batch Production Records, SAP, and laboratory test results for entry into departmental KPIs.
Perform weekly cycle counts of raw materials, plasma intermediates, and supplies.
Use the Distributed Control System to monitor bulk chemical storage tank levels and operate the tank farm.
Forecast chemical usage from the production plan and place orders for bulk chemicals to ensure timely delivery.
Identify unusual results or trends and escalate them as appropriate.
Ensure materials, supplies, and intermediates are labeled and stored according to site procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
Participate in and potentially lead site or departmental improvement projects, including Total Process Reliability (ToPR), Continuous Improvement, and Gross Margin Improvement.
Review batch production records to verify that materials used for process orders are correctly reconciled in SAP; communicate documentation discrepancies to the documentation specialist for review and correction.
Use SAP to determine materials usage and costs, inform target inventory levels, and support departmental materials budget creation.
Train others in the use of SAP.
Perform other duties as assigned by managers or supervisors.