Production Specialist - Warehousing

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.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us be outstanding.

Help us lead one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That’s why we need a Production Specialist like you.

Role Mission

The mission of this role is to support production managers in their daily operations and improve efficiency, standardize, and digitize highly manual processes in Biomat production area, contributing to the operational transformation of the department. The focus will be on understanding, analysing, and optimizing operations across three key areas: Plasma Storage Chambers, Plasma Classification Room and Biological Sample Archive

What your responsibilities will be

• You will support department managers in reviewing processes, documentation, and technical writing, and will participate in staff training, complying with quality and environmental directives.
• You will assist in monitoring indicators for the three (3) areas.
• You will review processes for receiving and storing merchandise according to requirements, verify supplies according to delivery notes, and provide support with inventory and maintenance controls.
• You will review shipments and packaging of merchandise for dispatch, as well as the composition of loads and ensure that shipments comply with the corresponding legal specifications.
• You will support the review of the plasma thawing process, ensuring that manufacturing batch records are documented in accordance with GMP.
• You will coordinate the sample archiving department (biorepository) and ensure sample storage and shipping according to customer needs and current regulations. You will maintain direct contact with the software vendor for technical support, improvements, and incidents.
• You will manage information and communication regarding the shipping and storage process through the SAP-SGP system.
• You will support key production managers in monitoring their improvement initiatives to achieve productivity goals.
• You will drive, identify, and execute the continuous review of global productivity initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver value to our customers and the business.
• You will promote the use of Lean Six Sigma and other relevant improvement methodologies, techniques, and principles to support managers in each area in efficiency initiatives.
• You will analyse functional data (resource forecasts, functional capacity, KPIs, actual times, etc.) to provide insights/trends that enable process improvements in each area.
• Will lead digitalization and automation projects for processes in the three (3) areas: Plasma Storage Chambers, Plasma Classification Room and Biological Sample Archive.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar.
• Master’s degree in manufacturing project management, Continuous Improvement, or similar is highly desirable.
• Minimum English level of B2.2. (Ability to communicate in technical environments (Essential).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial operational environments. Highly valued in warehousing and/or production.
• Experience in process improvement, digitalization, or automation projects.
• You have experience and/or knowledge of SAP. Highly valued.
• Practical experience using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, etc. (Green/Black Belt, Agile, Design Thinking, TPM, Shingo). Highly valued.
• Experience managing data analysis and statistics (Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI). Highly valued.
• You are a person with skills to influence others during change processes, as well as problem-solving, communication skills, numerical skills, and a results-orientation.

What we offer

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don’t hesitate to apply!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:00h – 17:00h and Friday 8:00h 15:00h. 

Benefits package

Contract of Employment: Permanent position

Flexibility for U Program: 1-day remote working

Location: Parets del Vallès

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