Supervisor, QO Environmental Monitoring
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc
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:_
The Environmental Monitoring Supervisor will ensure compliance to the applicable environmental monitoring procedures, as well as coordinate and manage the environmental monitoring (EM) group, set schedules for sampling, etc. Individual will provide technical and administrative support to personnel from other departments on EM investigations.
_Essential Job Duties:_
+ Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules.
+ Oversees the collection and processing of environmental monitoring samples such as viable, non-viable, surface, personnel, water and gases.
+ Closely interacts with and supports manufacturing and quality personnel in all aspects of EM, including observations, investigations, and process improvements.
+ Reviews test results against specifications.
+ Responsible to issue, update and maintain the database and log books routinely.
+ Coordinates equipment calibration and preventive maintenance.
+ 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 in Microbiology, Biology, or closely related scientific discipline is required.
+ Minimum of 4 years related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
+ Requires an in depth understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology, aseptic techniques and environmental monitoring.
+ Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.
+ Prior supervisory or leadership experience is highly 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).
+ Specific experience with SAP (System Applications and Products in Data Processing) is preferred.
+ 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 Environmental Monitoring role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $87,000k - $109,000 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!
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.**
Learn more about Grifols (https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do)
**Req ID:** 525049
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** Quality
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