Supervisor, QO Finished Product

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.

Job Summary:

This supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the Quality Operations Finished Products group.  The supervisor is also responsible for assisting in generating and controlling of raw material specifications of plasmatic products (as intermediates and/or final containers) and standard operating procedures relating to the group functions.  In additions, this supervisor is responsible for performing the final review of all inspection and packaging work orders.  Furthermore, the supervisor is also responsible for the initial evaluation and investigation of incidents related to returned goods and shipping incidents.

Essential Job Duties:

• Schedule and supervise quality functions during 100% visual inspection and packaging operations of final container products, inspection and release of intermediate products and imported finished products, as well as other routine and non-routine functions assigned to the group including but not limited to label control, retention sample maintenance and inspection
• Plan/analyze workflow, delegate/prioritize tasks of the group.
• Assist in writing and revising Raw Material Specification (RMS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Gather data for routine Key Performance Indicators and also for statistical analysis for various projects. 
• Perform the initial assess and investigation as required on product damage reports, return goods reports and shipping incident reports.  
• Assist investigations of deviations
• Issue, update and maintain the database and log books routinely, and coordinate equipment calibration and preventive maintenance
• Maintain a quality presence to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards, and participate in regulatory and internal inspections/audits as needed
• Provide guidance and hands-on training to direct reports. Coach, counsel, address complaints and resolve employee related issues with the collaboration of Human Resources.
• Involve in interviewing/selection process of hiring or promoting department personnel, appraise and monitor performance of direct reports, and provide a leadership role ensuring employee health and safety

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related scientific discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines. 
• 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. 
• 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 in order to accommodate the 24-hour, 7-day plant operation.

The estimated pay scale for the Supervisor, QO Finished Product role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $87k - $90k 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, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us! 

*This job description is accurate at the date of publication.  It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.  Other duties may be assigned, and qualifications required may change over time.

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, including those with arrests or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USCOI - City of Industry, CA 

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