At Grifols, we are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, developing innovative medicines, solutions and services in over 110 countries and regions.
Packaging Operations Supervisor Role
We are seeking a Packaging Operations Supervisor to provide leadership, cross-functional development, tactical direction and technical expertise to operational and clerical personnel in various stages of team development in the packaging of Grifols products.
Main Responsibilities:
* Line Performance (Lean) / Leadership Behaviours:
o Manage the smooth and efficient running of packaging lines through competent and effective leadership of a team of packaging technicians within a cGMP environment following lean manufacturing principles.
o Liaise across multiple departments ensuring both outbound and inbound communications are clear, timely and accurate.
o Promote a pro-active attitude to removing roadblocks and creating a continuous improvement environment from which the packaging team can strive for excellence.
* Employee Development | People Management:
o Provide the packaging technician team with a clear sense of purpose within their roles, coaching and delivering feedback back as required on a regular basis.
* Compliance / Safety:
o Ensure adherence to procedures and practices and maintain compliance with applicable departmental, corporate, industrial standards and/or applicable health, safety, and regulatory requirements of a competent regulatory body.
o Ensure a safe working environment for the team and work collaboratively with H&S department to achieve same.
o Maintain packaging equipment and general area cleanliness to cGMP standards and ensure equipment maintenance is completed as per the schedule and to a high standard.
o Participate in regulatory and internal inspections/audits including providing written responses as applicable for area of responsibility.
o Investigate quality incidents thoroughly from the point of initial detection through to root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action implementation.
* Information Transfer:
o Liaise across multiple departments ensuring both outbound and inbound communications are clear, timely and accurate.
* Training:
o Establish a Training and development plan for the team to increase their capability to meet goals and objectives and that of Quality compliance Reports.
o Generate written reports, when required, that summarize investigations performed for out-of-specification results or out-of-procedure events.
Requirements:
* Minimum five years production/manufacturing experience, preferably in a cGMP environment.
* Willingness and availability to work off-shifts and/or weekends.
* Demonstrated management, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
* Strategic and effective team skills, including ability to coach/develop work teams, provide training, motivate/empower others, and resolve conflict.
* Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Goal oriented and able to manage risks.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Systech serialisation system or similar.
Benefits:
* Highly competitive salary.
* Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are 5% employer and 5% employee.
* Private Medical Insurance for the employee.
* Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment.
* Wellness activities - Social activities eg. Padel, Summer Event.