Shift Schedule
Shifts are based on availability and business need during time of offer.
Current shift need: Graveyard 10:00 pm to 6:30 pm - Monday through Friday
Swing: 2:00 to 10:30 pm - Monday through Friday
Graveyard: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am - Monday through Friday
Weekend Grave: 6:00 pm to 6:00 am - Saturday, Sunday and 1 Weeknight
Weekend Day: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm - Saturday, Sunday and 1 Weekday
Position Summary
The Supervisor, Manufacturing oversees the manufacturing process and the department personnel on designated shift to ensure process meets cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and company standards for an aseptic operation. Trains and develops department technicians.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules.
Oversee production review of all department batch documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Initiate Facility Work Orders when equipment requires repair.
Participate in process/product troubleshooting to correct/maintain aseptic processing and desirable product yields, as well as environmental control of facility.
Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, facility layout, and quality of product.
Maintain a quality presence to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards.
Generate thorough written reports summarizing investigations performed for out-of-specification results or out-of-procedure events.
Participate in regulatory and internal inspections/audits, providing written responses as applicable for area of responsibility.
Provide guidance and hands‑on training to direct reports.
Appraise and monitor performance of department personnel.
Coach, counsel, address complaints and resolve employee‑related issues with collaboration of Human Resources.
Provide a leadership role ensuring employee health and safety.
Involved in interviewing/selection process of hiring or promoting department personnel.
Required Experience / Skills & Educational Qualifications
- Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related scientific/technical discipline is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
- Equivalency: In lieu of an Associate's degree, candidate must have a High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of 4 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment.
- Requires an in depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including protein purification and aseptic processing.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire high performance in others and align team members around shared goals.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, train, coach and develop department personnel.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
- Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
- Self‑starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must be flexible with working hours/shifts to accommodate the 24‑hour, 7‑day plant operation.
Occupational Demands
Work is performed in an office and/or a laboratory/manufacturing environment or plasma center. 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 6‑8 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. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35 lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Compensation & Benefits
The estimated pay scale for the Supervisor, Manufacturing role based in Los Angeles, CA starts at $90,000‑$98,000 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 8% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 8% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement.
EEO Statement
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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Location
North America: USA: CA – Los Angeles: USVALLEY – Valley Bl Mfg Plant – LA, CA
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