Manager, Manufacturing

Joining 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.

Job Summary

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

Essential Job Duties

Manages through subordinate supervisors the activities of a section(s) with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods and employees. Participate in process / product troubleshooting in order to correct / maintain aseptic processing and 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. Manage and monitor department's operating budget. Assume the decision-making responsibility for day-to-day operations considering staff input and collaborating with other GBI 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. 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 FDA regulations. Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations. Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree is required. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related scientific / technical discipline is preferred. Minimum of 4 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required. Aseptic experience is required. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, candidate must have an Associate's degree, and a minimum of 6 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment. Requires an in depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including protein purification and aseptic processing. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines. Minimum of 3 years of managerial, supervisory, or leadership experience is required. Leadership experience in a related industry is preferred. 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). Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operate power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust / gas / fumes / steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32

• and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100
• . Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and / or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as : protective eyewear, face shields, chemical suits, safety shoes and / or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 50lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception / discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20 / 30 and to 20 / 100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.

The estimated pay scale for the Manager, Manufacturing role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $110,000 - $150,000 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 15% 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.