Supervisor, Red Cell Processing - T&T

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care

We are seeking a Red Blood Cell Processing Supervisor (Manufacturing Production Lab) to oversee a team of 5-10 employees at our Red Blood Cell Processing lab during 2nd shift, Monday - Friday. If you are interested in joining an organization where your talents and expertise will be highly appreciated, and if you meet our qualifications to excel in this position, we want to hear from you. Contact us today!

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

As a Red Blood Cell Processing Supervisor (Manufacturing Production Lab), you will direct and manage day-to-day activities in our Reagent Red Blood Cell Processing Laboratory. In this leadership position, you will ensure that the lab consistently performs according to standard operating procedures and in full conformance to all department, company, and FDA guidelines and regulations.

Additional responsibilities for this management position include:

• Assisting in determining and planning departmental manufacturing schedule
• Assisting in the evaluation, review, and revision of the department's standard operating procedures and in the initiation, investigation, and the performance of corrective/preventative actions as required
• Assisting in the review of departmental records to include maintenance, culture, and manufacturing records
• Overseeing employees, leading and assisting in training and cross-training activities, and assisting in annual performance evaluations
• Processing blood using aseptic techniques to avoid microbial contamination according to standard operating procedures
• Verifying the accuracy and quality of all products manufactured
• Performing administrative aspects of tasks, including required generation of product manufacturing records according to standard procedures
• Assisting in coordinating cycle counts and completing annual inventory
• Operating, cleaning, and maintaining department equipment, as needed
• Performing special projects/ tasks and additional duties as assigned

As a Red Blood Cell Processing Supervisor (Manufacturing Production Lab), you must be detail-oriented and organized with excellent time-management and multitasking skills. You should also have solid leadership and training skills as well as the ability to motivate a team by example. You must have the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with employees at all levels of the organizational structure. Extreme attention to detail and time management abilities are very important, as is having excellent organizational skills. You must be flexible and an effective problem solver with solid leadership qualities to lead a team in the manufacturing industry. Shift Schedule is 2nd shift, Monday - Friday

Additional requirement for this management role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field
• 5-7 years of aseptic experience in cGMP manufacturing environment
• 2-4 years of experience in a management role
• Six sigma training
• Strong quality background
• Availability to work irregular hours as necessary to meet production schedules

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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