Group Leader Material Handling

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.

Under general supervision, performs semi-routine material handling functions to support internal and external customers in an accurate and timely manner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, material stocking, material issuance, cycle counting, shipping, receiving, and maintaining accurate inventory and clerical records. Ensures all tasks are performed in compliance with GMP requirements while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Responsible for supporting warehouse operations by loading and unloading trucks, sorting and sizing materials, stacking and preparing pallets for storage or shipment, identifying products, inspecting materials for damage, packaging shipments, creating and maintaining internal documentation, and accurately entering shipping, receiving, and inventory data into applicable systems.
• Perform material transfer activities, including stocking, kitting, issuing, and internal delivery of materials. Ensure materials are directed to the appropriate internal locations, including staging and storage areas, production lines, and other designated plant locations, while maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting operational efficiency.
• Perform stocking, kitting, issuing, and internal delivery of materials. Direct materials to the appropriate internal locations, including staging and storage areas, production lines, while ensuring accurate material handling and inventory control.
• Assist with the maintenance of all equipment and monitoring devices used within the department. Ensure that all required calibrations, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities are completed according to the established schedule and documented in compliance with applicable procedures and GMP requirements.
• Perform routine housekeeping activities in all warehouse and work areas in compliance with departmental procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements. All areas must be maintained in an organized, safe, secure, and orderly condition at all times. Cleaning and sanitization activities shall be performed in accordance with approved procedures. Records and logs associated with cleaning, sanitization, and pest control must be completed accurately, remain legible, and be maintained up to date in accordance with applicable procedures and documentation requirements.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, partnering with department management and Human Resources to ensure timely and effective solutions.
• Makes decisions independently within a clearly defined area of responsibility.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. APICs courses or certification desirable
• 1-2 years experience in a production inventory control environment working with MRP systems, PC for data entry, inquiry and communication, and shipping using UPS, DHL and/or Federal Express systems
• Minimum 1 year previous experience with pharmaceutical/biologics/related healthcare manufacturing clean environments
• Solid math skills including knowledge of U.S. and metric systems
• Ability to speak read and write in English
• Basic typing and 10-key pad skills
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move between 50 and 100 lbs using lifting aids, techniques, or appropriate assistance
• Ability to work in different environments including indoor, outdoor, confined spaces and cold storage areas (-30C). Must be able to operate forklifts and hand-operated material handling equipment to lift/move material
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to others and to manage conflicts effectively
• Able to maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Able to work rotations and weekends as required

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. Exposure to chemicals and to electrical manufacturing equipment and moving machinery. Exposure to high levels of noise. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on…