Associate Director, 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.

Summary:

Responsible for direct leadership of manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals are achieved.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Directs and controls the activities of one or more functional areas, divisions, product or service groups etc. through managers with overall responsibility for the direction of those assigned areas.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing group, evaluating performance towards the achievement of production goals while maintaining regulatory compliance and minimizing errors.             
• Develop and challenge managers and supervisors to find ways to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining product quality and compliance.            
• Participate in process/product troubleshooting in order to correct/maintain processing as per SOP's and cGMP's, with desirable product yields, as well as environmental control of facility.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, facility layout, and quality of product.      
• Practices high level of facilitations skills to reach consensus and works toward solutions.
• Manage and monitor department’s operating budget.
• Assume the decision-making responsibility for day-to-day operations considering staff input and collaborating with other GBS functions.
• Provide scientific and/or technical advice and counsel regarding projects as needed.
• Communicates company and departmental goals to the department’s exempt and non-exempt employees.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manages large complex projects to bring in on budget, on schedule and technically correct by revising, analyzing and reporting the results against business parameters. 
• Communicates with cross functional departments and support groups to improve departmental performance and efficiency. 
• Maintain a quality presence to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards. 
• Generate thorough written reports, when required, that summarize investigations performed for out-of-specification results or out-of-procedure events. 
• Participate in regulatory and internal inspections/audits including providing written responses as applicable for area of responsibility. 
• Provide guidance and hands-on training to direct reports. 
• Appraise and monitor performance of department personnel. 
• Coach, counsel, address complaints and resolve employee related issues with the collaboration of Human Resources. 
• Provide a leadership role ensuring employee health and safety. 
• Involved in interviewing/selection process of hiring or promoting department personnel. 
• Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to required regulations. 
• Strong emphasis on documentation according to regulations. 
• Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies. 
• Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the operation’s needs, 7 day plant operation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires an in depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. 
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines. 
• Demonstrated ability to inspire high performance in others and align team members around shared goals. 
• 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. 
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment. 
• 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).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related scientific / technical discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial, supervisory, or leadership experience is required.
• Leadership experience in a related industry is preferred. 

The pay scale for a Director of Manufacturing based in Vista, CA is $153,342.15 - $230,013.80/yr. 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; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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

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