Tissue Processing Supervisor - Second Shift

HR Recruiting Team • Kettering, OH

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About The Position

The Issue Processing Supervisor leads an assigned area of Manufacturing operations and ensures the safe, effective processing of human tissue grafts for transplantation. This is a second-shift position in the dental manufacturing area, Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The supervisor is accountable for product quality and for ensuring that processing activities follow applicable procedures, safety guidelines, training, policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The role oversees employees, processing schedules, equipment, documentation, and corrective actions, while supporting training, process improvement, and product development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of musculoskeletal allograft processing experience, or at least one year of prior team lead or supervisory experience.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Good eye-hand coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification.
• Knowledge of processing anatomy, sterile techniques, and medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and receive and follow directions.
• Demonstrated ability to report numbers accurately and monitor error control.
• Technical and professional expertise, including problem solving, issue analysis, and innovation.
• Developing and coaching skills to help others reach their potential.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote the safety culture and preventative activities.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with required paperwork and procedures during processing.
• Promote leadership, mentoring, coaching, and inclusion among employees.
• Maximize opportunities to make grafts transplantable in keeping with The Gift.
• Assist the Manager and Director with employee selection, training, orientation, supervision, evaluation, development, counseling, and accountability.
• Develop, implement, and manage standard operating procedures, work instructions, job aids, and other procedures needed for consistent, high-quality operations.
• Maintain regulated operations in accordance with applicable accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with budget development and ongoing expense monitoring.
• Resolve and complete corrective actions for CARs and NCRs in a timely manner to prevent recurrence.
• Approve employee paid time off and manage employee schedules.
• Manage process suite and team schedules to meet weekly and monthly processing requirements.
• Lead the team and mentor new Solvita employees through documented training.
• Ensure employees follow applicable procedures, safety guidelines, training, policies, and standards.
• Ensure allograft tissue is accurately processed, measured, labeled, packaged, and documented in a timely manner.
• Inspect grafts for quality, packaging integrity, and accurate documentation.
• Work with Quality Control to operate processing equipment and ensure it is in good working order.
• Participate on project, process improvement, and product development teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• On-demand access to earned pay.
• Paid time off of up to five weeks in the first year.
• Opportunities to participate in recreational activities, special events, and community service.
• Opportunities to join employee committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED