Manufacturing Manager
Grifols

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.

This position is on-site at our Vista, CA facility.

Summary:

This position will be responsible for managing the overall activities in any of the following manufacturing departments - Whole Blood, OTC Fill and Centrifugation, Red Blood Cell Metrics and Specifications, Technical Services or Warehouse areas. Lead and manage all functional activities associated with the respective stage of manufacturing. Partner with key departments to ensure reliable, safe and compliant operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall department activities to ensure product are manufactured and delivered in a timely manner.
• Responsible for all regulatory compliance activities and assures group compliance to cGMP. Ensure safety and compliance regulations are enforced.
• Follow valid manufacturing procedures and documentation. Ensure batch records, logbooks, inventory forms, and associated attachments are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that when appropriate, Change Control policies are followed for new or modifications to existing facility, equipment, processes and procedures.
• Investigate all deviations in a timely manner to identify root causes of problems and implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent from reoccurrence.
• Monitor processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement to develop a culture of operational excellence.
• Provide leadership to generate support and effectiveness throughout the organization. Also, provide leadership for group and work with the fill, segregation, and labeling staff to assist in the training of personnel as well as evaluate the effectiveness of training and set individual and group goals.
• Monitors the adherence to corporate training attends and participates in Internal Audits and focus group meetings.
• Develop and draft new department policies or procedures, modify or eliminate outdated ineffective policies when appropriate.
• Be a liaison with QA, QC and other manufacturing groups maintaining responsibility for all products produced.
• Lead special projects as needed.
• Additional department specific requirements apply

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In previous managerial role for a minimum of five years.
• Department specific experience preferred.
• Must be creative, highly organized, self-motivated, perceptive, and innovative.
• Must have strong written and communication skills.
• Must be able to manage diverse group of people with different strengths and skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and delegate responsibilities while maintaining quality.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent team building and project management skills.
• Must have knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Must have a thorough understanding of cGMP.
• Experience writing and adjusting SOPs as needed.
• Proficient using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS/MS degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of GMP experience

Pay scale of $115,000.00 - $172,500.00 for California based employees, This position is eligible to participate in up to 15% of the company bonus pool. We offer benefits including medical, PTO, up to 5% 401K match, and tuition reimbursement. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Even though we are a global healthcare company with employees in 30 countries, Grifols prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled its workforce in the last 10 years - we're growing, and you can grow with us!

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Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Vista:USVISTA - Vista CA-995 Park Center Drive-AC

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