Job Summary
This role will manage daily donor center operations.
This is What You’ll Do
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP) to uphold production, safety, and quality standards.
• Assist with internal and external inspections conducted by regulatory agencies and customers.
• Collaborate on quality improvement initiatives, identifying process optimization opportunities and implementing best practices.
• Partner with departments to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Promote Safety, Health, and Environmental policies; provide training, enforce practices, and mitigate unsafe conditions within the center.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of donor center equipment and ensure the facility remains clean, neat, and well-maintained.
• Safeguard the integrity of product and sample storage equipment; manage unsuitable product, prepare shipments, and mitigate equipment failures in compliance with SOPs.
• Support fiscal performance by assisting with production goals, operational cost control, and inventory management.
• Provide input on employee performance evaluations, development plans, and corrective actions, and collaborate on employment decisions (hiring, promotions, demotions, terminations).
• Foster a positive and inclusive culture aligned with core values, ensuring adherence to HR policies, benefits, ADA accommodations, and employee relations standards.
• Serve as a Designated Trainer by conducting job and certification training, assessing progress, and adapting methods to meet learning and regulatory needs.
• Maintain visible leadership through area walkthroughs, providing support to ensure productivity and address operational deficiencies.
• Cultivate strong donor relationships by fostering retention, referrals, and growth, resolving complaints, and supporting marketing and advertising initiatives.
• Manage scheduling, payroll records, and staff meetings to ensure efficient allocation of resources and organizational effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
This is What it Takes
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of operations and/or process management/supervisory experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of people management required including recruiting, training, etc.
• Experience in fiscal management and budgeting practices preferred.
• Trained in all production areas.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop or kneel.
• Ability to enter an environment with a temperature of -40°C for short periods of time.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for diagnostic tests.
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, extended shifts and periodically after hours.
• Ability to navigate the office environment safely, including stairs and elevators (if applicable).
• Ability to travel up to 20% via airplane and vehicle (if applicable).
Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits
We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.
- Formal training
- Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Wellness program
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Company paid holidays
- Personal time
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