POSITION SUMMARY

In general, the Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for performing the essential administrative functions that support the manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Specialist will work in conjunction with the Manager, Manufacturing to coordinate all logistics pertaining to manufacturing operations. Furthermore, this position will be responsible for assisting in document review and process trending.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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  Perform daily data entry functions within the SAP system.
• Request and maintain all documents relating to manufacturing, i.e. MWOs (Manufacturing Work Order), MSOs (Manufacturing Support Order) and other appropriate logs.
• Works with the department manager to maintain the production schedule.
• Request and coordinate all materials required for the manufacturing operations.
• Request and maintain all administrative and safety supplies for the department.
• Document, trend and report the department KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) within the appropriate databases.
• Organize and maintain the department document archives.
• Assist the department manager with various administrative tasks.
• Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
• Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
• Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree, applicable certification, and/or military veterans preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required. Administrative and high volume data entry processing experience is preferred.
• Requires basic understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and high volume data entry processing.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• 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.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
• Specific experience with SAP or other inventory management systems is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Manual dexterity to perform all job functions.
• Ability to lift /move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.

The estimated pay scale for the Manufacturing Specialist role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $25 - $27 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% 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! “

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  This job description is accurate at the date of publication and may change over time. It is not intended as an exhaustive description of the job. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change.

EEO Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans

Grifols is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal laws. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USVALLEY - Valley - Valley Blvd - LA, CA

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