Grifols hiring Director of Operational Excellence in Los Angeles, California, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

POSITION SUMMARY

Position provides strategic thought and direction to support the operational activities and lead improvement strategy of for the Grifols Biologicals site, including the development and management of a multiyear facility master plan. Develops and creates strategic initiatives aligned with the organizational goals. The role will lead the continuous improvement initiative process and champion change across departments to deliver outstanding levels of performance and development. Directs and oversees project management program for the site to ensure that business goals are achieved and the results are in line with the stated objectives. While liaising with key stakeholders, this role will lead efforts to analyze and identify key business drivers and work with the Senior Leadership team to prioritize these, before implementing agreed improved initiatives.

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

• Leads the planning, drafting, implementation, and progress monitoring of a multiyear strategic facility master plan for the GB Manufacturing Site.
• Identifies issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and proposes strategy adjustments to improve coordination, communication, and mitigate or avoid future risks.
• Creates and drives the long term continuous improvement strategy for the GB Manufacturing Site that ensures a sustainable culture.
• Manages and facilitates continuous improvement learnings and projects to improve productivity and accelerate growth, specifically to establish, maintain and drive utilization of Value Stream Maps for the processes within Grifols Biologicals.
• Creates and drives the long term implementation strategy of digital technologies to aid in managing a GMP compliant work environment.
• Oversee project managers and the program for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget in a direct and indirect reporting structure
• Coach and mentor project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices
• Coordinate project deliverables with Project Managers, Engineering, Facilities and other support team members/ contractors in a direct and indirect reporting structure
• Serves as the key liaison from the manufacturing site to the Global Biopharma project management office
• Other tasks and assignments as instructed by management.

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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, Health Management or equivalent required. MBA preferred. Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 8 years of management experience in the plasma industry.
• Strong knowledge of plasma fractionation, purification, aseptic filling, packaging, warehousing and support functions, including quality systems that make-up the business model in a bio-tech/pharma industry.
• Technical expertise and strong operational and project management skills.
• Effective team building and leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of computer systems and programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and work with all levels within a global, matrix-driven organization.
• Strategic initiative leader supports and maintains both a short-term and a long-term strategic vision for the company.
• Ensures that operational objectives are aligned throughout the company.
• Responsible for performance and profitability.
• Strongly influences and defines company culture.
• Influences the company on innovation and responsible risk-taking while promoting a work climate that values operational excellence.
• Identifies key strategic indicators used by the company and assesses the impact on company success.
• Identifies key strategic and operational indicators used by the company and assesses the impact on company success. Reports to the Director of Process Improvement of Grifols Plasma Operations.
• Excellent strategic and tactical decision-maker. Makes decisions that impact the donor procurement division, strategy, profitability, resources, and human capital.
• Regularly interacts with internal and external executive level management positions.
• Assumes responsibility for helping set and ensuring the attainment of division-wide goals and budgets that are consistent with company financial practices and standards.

OCCUPATIONAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Occasionally walks.
• Occasionally bends and twists neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs.
• Frequently drives to site locations, frequently travels within the United States, occasional international travel.
• Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups.
• Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.
• Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.

The estimated pay scale for the Director of Business Excellence, Grifols Biologicals role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $177,000 - $215,000/ per year. 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 reimbursem*nt. 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!

*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.