Process Supervisor

Position: Process Supervisor
Department: Processing
Shift:  6:00pm-2:00am

Summarize the primary function of the position:

Supervise all activities and personnel related to the processing of tissue forms within the assigned business unit.  Assign personnel and arrange the work schedule to best utilize the resources in meeting the production plan.  Monitor daily processing to assure safety and quality standards are being maintained and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.  Validate processes and equipment as needed.

Describe the major elements of the position in order of importance: Supervises the daily work activities of technicians involved with processing. Hires and assists with training of technicians and support personnel. Directly responsible for the training, quality and donor yield within the Business Unit. Performs weekly quality audits. Holds a weekly team meeting. Performs routine evaluations for technicians, maintains vacation, sick and payroll time sheet schedules. Works closely with R&D and Process Engineering to support new product extensions and process improvements. Promotes teamwork and a positive attitude. Maintains a through knowledge of tissue processing within assigned business unit. Assist in the flow of tissue in and out of the tissue bank. Creates and implement corrective action plans. Updates and helps maintain Standard Operating Procedures as needed. Performs additional duties as assigned.


Job Qualifications (education, experience, knowledge, skills, physical requirements):

1. A minimum of five years experience in a pharmaceutical/GMP environment.
2. A minimum of two years supervisory experience.
3.  High School diploma required. College degree, preferably in life sciences preferred.
4. Knowledge of cGMPs or QSRs.
5. Must be able to maintain a working knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures.
6. Must be computer literate.
7. Must have good team building skills