Bulk Shift Coordinator

About the Position

Join Grünenthal's Global Operations team as a Bulk Shift Coordinator in Quito, Ecuador. Ensure product quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and productivity and service targets.
• Ensuring that production processes are executed in accordance with approved procedures, while effectively managing the resources required to meet the manufacturing plan.
• Managing deviations and operational events by driving containment actions, root cause analysis, and improvement plans to reduce risks and prevent recurrence.
• Promoting workforce capability development, operational discipline, and continuous improvement through performance monitoring and systematic management of productivity losses, contributing to a safe, efficient, and compliant operation.

Requirements

• Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Biochemistry (mandatory).
• Proven knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to lead operational teams.
• Intermediate to advanced English level.
• Experience with Quality tools (GMP), including deviation investigation, root cause analysis, change control, CAPA, validation, and qualification.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• A proactive, organized, and results-oriented mindset.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and international team.
• Be part of a company focused on innovation and improving lives.
• Competitive benefits package.

About the Company

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America, and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.

Meet our teams

Website: www.grunenthal.com

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