Supervisor Processing MTF

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation; Valentine (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MTF Biologics, doing business as Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, is seeking a Processing Supervisor to direct activities in a regulated medical device environment. You will oversee the processing team in ISO-cleanroom settings, ensure SOP and quality compliance, and partner with management to align resources with production needs.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on training development to foster growth and operational excellence in a

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 4–6 years in tissue banking, supervision, surgical tech, nursing or related medical tech backgrounds.
• Knowledge of cGMP, QSR, cGTP, and ISO cleanroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the processing team in controlled environments, promote teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Manage payroll and overtime per budget; approve PTO for direct reports.
• Hold regular meetings and conduct one-on-one coaching with team members.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and quality tissue processing.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

MS Office

Independent/Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College coursework in science/business

Job description

Overview/Risks

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications – positively affecting lives across the globe. As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities. Our colleagues include:

• The International Institute for the Advancement of Medicine (IIAM): adivision of MTF Biologics, honors donors of non-transplantable organs and tissue by providing their gifts to the medical research community to combat and cure disease.
• Statline:a division of MTF Biologics, provides specialized communications and technology expertise to organ, tissue, and eye procurement organizations, as well as the hospital and patients that they serve.
• The German Institute for Cell and Tissue Transplantation (DIZG): our sister organization, further expands our global reach to patients around the world

Our goal is simple–do what's right for patients, surgeons, tissue donors, and their families through our guiding principles.

The Processing Supervisor is responsible for directing all activities related to Processing in a controlled and regulated medical device environment. This position requires the Supervisor to work closely with Management and Team Leaders to assign processing resources to meet production demands in an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certified cleanroom. This position requires the Supervisor to work cross functionally with multiple departments to manage and support the process. The Supervisor will oversee daily operational activities through key performance indicators to monitor process performance. The Supervisor will actively manage the team inside the core processing areas and ensure adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP??s), corporate Policy and MTF Quality Standards. The Supervisor will work closely with the training team to develop employee competencies needed for flexibility, responsiveness and employee growth.

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Responsibilities

Actively manage his/her team in the controlled environments and develop team members and promote teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvement. This is done through one-on-ones, team meetings and by spending time in the cleanroom and controlled environments working with team members.

• Manage payroll and ensure overtime is in line with budget.
• Maintain direct report PTO (paid time off) approvals.
• Meet with employees on a routine basis. Promote job enrichment and goal obtainment.
• Perform observations to ensure adherence to procedure and policy. Maintain safety standards and ensure that safe and quality tissue is processed. Monitor and support organization of the cleanroom environment.
• Interview, hire and assist with new employee development and training. Conduct team meetings to keep the processing team well informed of current goals and any relative information and to promote a teamwork environment.
• Work with the Associate Manager/Manager to balance production requirements in regards to labor and facility/equipment capacity in relation to current and future demand.
• Monitor department’s metrics such as Production, Inventory, Goals, Quality, Safety, and Errors.
• Perform annual evaluations of direct reports and complete merit and bonus activities.
• Adhere to the Progressive Discipline Policy while enforcing Processing departmental guidelines.
• Work with the Trainer to ensure the processing technicians are informed and trained in regards to processing related NCR’s, complaints, and errors. Work with the Training department to ensure team members are competent.
• Work closely with their Manager/Associate Manager to meet business needs.
• Maintain working knowledge of the processes he/she is responsible for. Work with a wide range of equipment and chemicals such as cutting tools, measuring tools, Spor- klenz, bleach, and Ethanol in an ISO controlled environment.
• Required to work weekends and/or off hours when necessary to meet organizational needs. This includes preparation for both bi-annual and weekend shutdowns of cleanrooms and work closely with the Facilities department to make appropriate preparations.
• May provide back-up support in the absence of another Supervisor or Team Leader.
• May perform process activities in times of need. Work with potential biological hazardous waste and materials.
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Years of Experience: 4 - 6 years

Other: 4 - 6 years’ experience in one of the following: tissue banking, supervision, surgical technician, nursing or related medical technology background, medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing or production type environments, ISO class 8 or less clean room / controlled environment.

Specialized Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills coupled with strong leadership abilities.
• Must have the ability to work cross functionally in a compliant structure while fostering a collaborative and continuous learning environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work of self and others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: College Coursework in science, business or relevant field or College degree – Business, Science or relevant field.

Years of Experience: Other

Other: 5-7 years’ experience in one of the following: tissue banking, supervision, surgical technician, nursing or related medical technology background, medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing or production type environments, ISO class 8 or less clean room / controlled environment.

Specific Licenses and/or Certifications: Other

Other: Training in: Lean 6 Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing

Specialized Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Abilities:

• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s – FDA Code of Regulations 21 CFR Part 210 & 211),
• Quality System Regulations (QSR’s – FDA Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR Part 820).
• Current Good Tissue Practices (cGTP’s – FDA Code of Federal Regulations - 21 CFR Part 1271).
• Work environment - ISO 14644-1 Classification 4 – 8, Federal Standard 209E - Class 10 – 100,000

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