Supervisor, Material Handling and Product Inspection (2nd shift)

Grifols, S.A; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing healthcare worldwide! As a Supervisor in Material Handling and Product Inspection, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing plasma logistics, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. This position involves supervising a dedicated team, managing inventory, and collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency. With a focus on leadership and communication, you will help maintain the highest quality standards in the handling of plasma. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare sector and possess the skills to lead a team effectively, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in logistics or distribution.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes related to raw plasma.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plasma receipt, handling, and distribution for compliance.
• Interview, hire, and train non-exempt employees in Plasma Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Inventory Management

Knowledge of cGMP

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or Business

Tools

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Supervisor, Material Handling and Product Inspection (2nd shift)

Location: NC-Clayton, US

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: Manufacturing

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.

Supervisor, Material Handling and Classification

2nd shift

Monday - Thursday

1:30pm - 12:00am

Provides senior supervisory role in the Plasma Logistics Centers. Responsibilities include receipt, handling, verification, storage, inventory management, and distribution for all human blood plasma to ensure the highest level of compliance. Provides assistance to departmental management on issues relating to budget preparation and resource planning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise the receipt, handling, verification, storage, and distribution of plasma to ensure compliance, safety, and conformance to procedures as specified by Standard Operating Procedures, cGMP's, and OSHA standards.
2. Assure that each plasma shipment, production unit, and lot meets all applicable quality, storage, and production requirements and ensure that each plasma lot is delivered in a timely manner to appropriate customers.
3. Assure that each individual unit of plasma that is deemed unacceptable for further processing is individually removed, accounted for, and ultimately dispositioned according to documented procedures.
4. Interview, hire, train, and directly supervise non-exempt employees in the Plasma Operations group. Monitor performance, employee relations, and quality standards to ensure effective work team performance is maintained.
5. Develop and maintain departmental SOP's in accordance with regulatory agency and company requirements. Ensure procedures accurately reflect the processes that are currently being performed.
6. Coordinate and provide oversight to all inventory transactions relating to the storage and movement of raw plasma. Maintain inventory accuracy levels at agreed upon targets.
7. Partner with a wide variety of internal and external customers including manufacturing, freight carriers, quality operations, and numerous other groups on a variety of issues.
8. Work closely with Quality Operations group to evaluate incoming plasma to determine if it is acceptable, discrepant, or non-conforming.
9. Provide assistance to departmental management on issues relating to annual budget preparation and monthly monitoring of departmental expenses as compared to budgeted line items.
10. Provide assistance to departmental management to ensure the proper resources (i.e. personnel, equipment, and supplies) are budgeted and allocated to meet all processing requirements.
11. Provide input on system and process improvements that will provide benefits for the operational area in which they are assigned. Develop project plans and oversee the implementation of projects that will impact their area of supervision.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. Position requires a minimum of a high school education. A Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, business administration, engineering, or some other related field is a bonus.
2. A minimum of 5 years of previous supervisory experience in logistics, warehousing, materials inventory planning, or distribution (preferably relating to raw plasma) is required for this level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes related to raw plasma, inventory controls, and strong knowledge of cGMP's and other regulatory requirements. Must demonstrate leadership and independent decision making capabilities, have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and possess a high level of urgency. The ability to adapt to changing priorities is essential.