Manufacturing Purification Supervisor

Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Group pension scheme

Education allowance

Wellness activities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Grifols is seeking a Manufacturing Purification Supervisor to lead the purification team within a GMP-cleanroom setting. You will oversee ultrafiltration, pasteurization, and heat shock processes, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while coaching technicians.

You will drive training, performance feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives, coordinating with maintenance, validation, and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, cleanroom environments, and aseptic techniques.
• Hands-on experience with purification equipment including ultrafiltration systems, pasteurizers, and related technologies.
• Familiarity with deviation management, CAPA systems, and regulatory inspections.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or shifts, as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and support purification technicians in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure staff adherence to GMP, SOPs, and safety protocols at all times.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and performance feedback to technicians.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee purification processes including ultrafiltration, pasteurization, heat shock treatments, and related unit operations.
• Ensure all equipment is operated correctly and maintained according to procedures.
• Monitor production workflows to ensure batch integrity, yield, and efficiency.
• Oversee purification areas to keep them clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Coordinate with maintenance and validation teams to ensure proper functioning of equipment and facilities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Support cross-functional projects in manufacturing, quality, and engineering.
• Contribute to SOP revisions, training material development, and new equipment onboarding.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Cleanroom experience

Aseptic techniques

Leadership

CAPA systems

Regulatory inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Chemical Engineering

Tools

Ultrafiltration systems

Pasteurizers

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Purification Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the purification team, reporting to the purification Manager, working within a GMP-regulated cleanroom environment. This role ensures that all purification processes-including ultrafiltration, pasteurization, and heat shock treatments-are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards. The supervisor will provide leadership, training, and support to purification technicians, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Supervise, schedule, and support purification technicians in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure staff adherence to GMP, SOPs, and safety protocols at all times.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and performance feedback to technicians.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee purification processes including ultrafiltration, pasteurization, heat shock treatments, and related unit operations.
• Ensure all equipment (e.g., filters, pasteurizers, ultrafiltration systems) is operated correctly and maintained according to procedures.
• Monitor production workflows to ensure batch integrity, yield, and efficiency.
• Oversee purification processes including ultrafiltration, pasteurization, heat shock treatments, and related unit operations.
• Ensure all equipment (e.g., filters, pasteurizers, ultrafiltration systems) is operated correctly and maintained according to procedures.
• Monitor production workflows to ensure batch integrity, yield, and efficiency.
• Ensure purification areas are kept clean, organized, and inspection-ready at all times.
• Oversee and verify environmental monitoring activities and cleaning procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance and validation teams to ensure proper functioning of equipment and facilities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Support cross-functional projects in manufacturing, quality, and engineering.
• Contribute to SOP revisions, training material development, and new equipment onboarding.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing, with at least 1 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, cleanroom environments, and aseptic techniques.
• Hands-on experience with purification equipment including ultrafiltration systems, pasteurizers, and related technologies.
• Familiarity with deviation management, CAPA systems, and regulatory inspections.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or shifts, as required.

Our Benefits Include

• Highly competitive salary
• Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are
• Private Medical Insurance for the employee
• Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment
• Succession planning and internal promotions
• Education allowance
• Wellness activities - Social activities eg. Golf, Padel, Summer Event

We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply - we're excited to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your application.

Location

Grange Castle International Business Park, Grange, Co. Dublin, D22 K2R3 ( more about Grifols

Regular Full-Time