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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

The Maintenance - Utilities Supervisor oversees a maintenance or utilities team responsible for the continuous operations of a Grifols manufacturing facility. The Supervisor may coordinate the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair work in their area of responsibility or provide oversight of a location's utility systems. He/she manages team(s) of technicians, contractors and other staff, perform regular area inspections, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, and assign work to employees. The Maintenance - Utilities Supervisor must have technical skills and knowledge of various crafts within their scope of responsibility. The Supervisor shall be available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and provide direction when required. Ultimately the Maintenance - Utilities Supervisor’s primary goal is to ensure that production equipment and/or utilities systems are in good and safe condition at all times and meets the needs of manufacturing operations. Other duties include responsibility for safety, regulatory and/or environmental compliance; ensuring continuous improvement of processes; and using expertise gained through wide exposure in previous assignments and experience to focus on areas for planning, scheduling, organizing, performance management, financial management, administrative skills, QA, regulatory and validation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prioritize both scheduled and unscheduled work to ensure minimum impact of manufacturing operations while using the most cost effective and compliant methods.
• Manage and balance technicians' PTO to ensure adequate site coverage as well as on-call scheduling when needed.
• Review work orders/logbook entries in the computerized maintenance management system to ensure accuracy, clear and concise comments while making any updates or corrections as needed.
• Provide oversight to ensure standard operating procedures are followed in accordance with safety, regulatory and engineering guidelines.
• Supervise employees to ensure compliance with OSHA and Environmental & Safety policies and procedures as performed during maintenance or utility operations activities.
• Conduct safety meetings and area inspections.
• Support/Contribute/Communicate long and short-term goals and expectations for area of responsibility.
• Respond to critical issues on a 24/7 basis. For utilities operations this may also include responding to manufacturing areas without 24/7 coverage, and other designated Grifols onsite and offsite locations, etc.
• Ensure that employees receive proper training, complete qualifications, and possess necessary certifications.
• Creates positive relationships and engages with staff to inspire them to meet/exceed expectations and goals on a daily basis.
• Review and approve timecards in the company’s timekeeping system and maintain accurate work schedules for employees.
• Conduct midyear and annual performance evaluations.
• Contribute and take responsibility for continuous improvement, system improvements and capital projects.
• Identify and respond to work order trends which impact manufacturing operations.
• Communicates effectively with various partners to ensure business continuity.
• Receive raw materials and perform SAP transactions for said materials. (Utilities)
• Capable performing some, most, or all Utilities Sr. Operations Specialist duties depending on one's supervisor level. (Utilities)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop knowledge and skills needed to perform job as required by the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the state of assets within their scope, including preventive maintenance, repairs, cleanliness, and general upkeep.
• Conduct interviews and provide input for hiring decisions.
• Supports established company policies and values with integrity.
• Plan and execute yearly shutdowns on time and on budget.
• Maintain relationships with colleagues in the planning and execution of work as necessary to maintain manufacturing operations with minimum downtime and cost effectiveness.
• Comply with all cGMP, OSHA, and Environmental & Safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of ownership of equipment and one’s area of responsibility.
• Maintain a rapport with Human Resources to ensure compliance with applicable internal policies and practices as well as promotions, recruitment activities, performance management, etc.
• Responsible for process safety management and management of change (OSHA), (Utilities)
• This job level requires proficiency in most equipment and unit operations in one’s area of responsibility.
• Provide a high level of technical assistance to solve complicated equipment issues.
• Chairs inter/intra-departmental teams.
• Responsible for SOP/Job Plan content for area of responsibility.
• Suggest/implement corrective and preventive actions for incident resolution.
• Review equipment history to look for areas of improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrate effective leadership/supervision skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively
• Effective interpersonal and written communications skills
• Understand budgeting concepts
• Able to interpret blueprints, specifications and schematics
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office, computerized maintenance management systems, ADP time management and incident tracking system software
• Strong investigative and analytical skills
• Effectively communicates with various departments and job levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a regulated environment, or military experience; at least 2 of the 5 years must be in a leadership capacity

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in an office and/or a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office equipment. Exposure to extreme cold below 32*, miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise on production floor. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks. Often performs duties standing. Frequently bends and twists neck and waist. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Frequently drives to other facilities. 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. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups.

Schedule:

1st shift

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.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton