Manufacturing Supervisor - Purification (Albumin)

Grifols•Clayton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing department, ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with cGMP, safety regulations, and company 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. The role works a 12-hour rotating shift: 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m. The supervisor directs shift operations, supports product integrity and production schedules, maintains a visible presence on the production floor, and helps ensure process compliance and accurate documentation. The role also supports troubleshooting, addresses straightforward deviations and documentation errors, coordinates with partner groups, and leads employees through coaching, performance management, and training. Work takes place in an office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment. The position may involve exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, electrical office equipment, temperatures below 32°F, production chemicals, moving machinery, production equipment, and high noise levels. Personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves is required. The job includes frequent sitting, hand movements, standing, bending and twisting; occasional walking; lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds; and frequent driving to other facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of experience.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to lead teams and promote a positive, thriving team environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and provide sound solutions for complex process-related matters.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to understand spoken and written information.
Ability to interact frequently with others and relate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work in an office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience is preferred.
Depending on the assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education, experience, and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Responsibilities

Direct shift operations and ensure product integrity in accordance with the production schedule, cGMP, safety regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Maintain a presence on the production floor to minimize discrepancies and promote process compliance and accurate documentation.
Participate in process and product troubleshooting to correct or maintain desirable process parameters.
Serve as an initial point of contact for partner groups, including Maintenance, Quality, and Technical Document Support.
Research and address simple process deviations and documentation errors.
Operate all qualified equipment and lead processes to ensure the production schedule is met.
Recommend and, with direction, implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, facility layout, and product quality.
Manage employee performance and coach and counsel employees for development.
Ensure required employee training is achieved effectively and on time.
Make decisions independently within a well-defined area of responsibility and provide counsel within the supervisor’s field of expertise.