Manufacturing Supervisor - Purification (Albumin)

GRIFOLS, S.A.•NC-Clayton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing department, ensuring products are manufactured according to the production schedule and in compliance with cGMP, safety regulations, 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 position works a 12-hour rotating shift: 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m. The supervisor directs shift operations, maintains a floor presence to promote process compliance and accurate documentation, and participates in troubleshooting to correct or maintain process parameters. They serve as an initial contact for partner groups, address straightforward process deviations and documentation errors, operate all equipment, and lead processes to meet the production schedule. With direction, they may recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, facility layout, and product quality. The role also manages employee performance, coaches and counsels employees, and ensures required training is effective and completed on time. Work takes place in an office and/or laboratory or manufacturing environment. Conditions may include exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, extreme cold below 32 degrees, production chemicals, moving machinery, production equipment, and high noise levels. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, and gloves. The role involves sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending and twisting, hand movements, lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds, and frequent driving to other facilities. It also requires communicating and understanding information presented orally and in writing and interacting with others, including communicating sensitive information to diverse groups.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree plus 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree with 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 lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described, including use of required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct shift operations and ensure product integrity in accordance with the production schedule, cGMP, safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain floor presence to minimize discrepancies and promote process compliance and accurate documentation.
Participate in process and product troubleshooting to correct or maintain desirable process parameters.
Act as an initial point of contact for partner groups such as Maintenance, Quality, and Technical Document Support.
Research and address straightforward process deviations and documentation errors.
Operate all 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, effective, and timely.
Make decisions independently within a well-defined area of responsibility and provide counsel within the field of expertise.