Role Summary
Operations Supervisor at Grifols in Hueytown, Alabama. Oversees plasma center operations, supervises donor flow and production tasks, ensures compliance with FDA, OSHA, CLIA, and cGMP, and supports center management with training, documentation, and donor relations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the ability to perform any/all tasks within the plasma center; fulfill the role of production employees and supervise donor flow.
- Learn and maintain thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, FDA-approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, OSHA, CLIA, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and internal company procedures.
- Supervise donor selection, plasma collection and all manufacturing records to maintain the highest production standards in accordance with Federal and State regulations, with FDA approved SOP Manual, OSHA, CLIA and cGMP.
- Attend all required training sessions, staff meetings, etc.
- Ensures that accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records is performed.
- Under the guidance of the Center Manager and/or the Assistant Manager, assure facility is maintained in a neat and clean condition and all equipment is kept in good working order.
- Submit timely and accurate reports as required by the Center Manager and/or the Assistant Manager.
- Assist in the control of center donor funds as determined by the Center Manager and/or the Assistant Manager.
- Assist in the training of new employees and retraining of current employees.
- Maintains active communication with other service areas to ensure accurate documentation and quality.
- Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support long-term donation.
- Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to area lead, supervisor or manager.
- May be trained to repair plasma center equipment.
- Assist the Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager in any task necessary in pursuit of company objectives.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED. Certified as a Phlebotomist, Donor Processor, Plasma Processor, and Designated Trainer.
- Typically requires 4 years of related experience with performing phlebotomy, donor processing, and plasma processing duties with demonstrated proficiency to handle difficult situations.
Education
- High school diploma or GED.
Additional Requirements
- Work is performed in a plasma center with exposure to biological fluids and potential exposure to infectious organisms; exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment; exposure to extreme cold; PPE required (protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold-gear).
- Physical demands include standing 4–6 hours per day and sitting 1–2 hours per day; bending and twisting of neck; frequent hand movement; occasional squatting or kneeling; light lifting (up to 15 lbs) with a maximum lift of 50 lbs; color vision and depth perception; ability to communicate effectively and work independently or under guidance.