CA Associate Center Director

Octapharma•Santa Fe Springs, CA

13h

About The Position

This is What You’ll Do • Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP), maintaining the highest production, safety, and quality standards. • Host and support internal and external audits to ensure timely responses and corrective actions. • Maintain accurate certifications, licenses, training documentation, and audit records to guarantee regulatory compliance. • Mentor staff and promote adherence to safety, health, environmental, and quality policies; mitigate and report unsafe conditions. • Manage donor center facilities, assets, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness. • Oversee product inventory management, procurement efficiency, and purchase order submission in alignment with company practices. • Safeguard the integrity of products and storage equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs, proper handling of unsuitable products, and mitigation of equipment failures. • Analyze and manage operational KPIs to drive production goals, cost optimization, process improvements, and quality initiatives. • Lead employee performance management, including evaluations, development plans, corrective actions, and employment decisions (hiring, promotions, terminations, etc.). • Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with organizational values, and ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures. • Manage payroll records, scheduling, and staff allocation to optimize operational efficiency. • Cultivate positive donor relationships to drive retention, referrals, and donor growth, while collaborating with corporate teams on marketing and advertising initiatives. • Facilitate routine staff and leadership meetings. • Keep immediate supervisor informed of any irregularities within the Center. • Partner with corporate departments and vendors to coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), maximize operational efficiency, and ensure timely product shipments. • Performs other duties as assigned. This is What it Takes Bachelor’s degree or up to 3 years of related experience preferred. Up to 3 years of operations and/or process management/supervisory experience preferred. 3 years of people management preferred, including recruiting, training, etc. Experience in financial management and budgeting responsibilities is preferred. Experience working in a highly regulated industry preferred. Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required. Strong communication, organizational skills required. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required. Experience with office software preferred. Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, extended shifts and periodically after hours. Physical Requirements Ability to sit or stand for extended periods for up to four (4) hours at a time. Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Ability to bend, stoop or kneel. Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens. Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time. Ability to work in an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder for extended periods. Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice. Ability to type and use basic computer skills. Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication. 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 Pay Transparency The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $84,800-$113,100-$136,00 with 14% bonus potential. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. Our Benefits Octapharma Plasma offers the following benefits for this full-time position: Options for health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage; Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability; the option to participate in Octapharma Plasma's 401(k) Savings Plan; 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company. Please be advised that, although we may not have an immediate requirement at this time, we are consistently interested in engaging with well-qualified candidates for future opportunities. If you are interested in exploring a career with Octapharma Plasma, please apply. Someone will follow up depending on the current needs, but please be aware correspondence may not be immediate. We expect the application window to close within 60 days from the posting date. Please ensure all applications are submitted before the deadline.

Requirements

Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
Strong communication, organizational skills required.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required.
Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, extended shifts and periodically after hours.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods for up to four (4) hours at a time.
Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop or kneel.
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
Ability to work in an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder for extended periods.
Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
Ability to type and use basic computer skills.
Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or up to 3 years of related experience preferred.
Up to 3 years of operations and/or process management/supervisory experience preferred.
3 years of people management preferred, including recruiting, training, etc.
Experience in financial management and budgeting responsibilities is preferred.
Experience working in a highly regulated industry preferred.
Experience with office software preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP), maintaining the highest production, safety, and quality standards.
Host and support internal and external audits to ensure timely responses and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate certifications, licenses, training documentation, and audit records to guarantee regulatory compliance.
Mentor staff and promote adherence to safety, health, environmental, and quality policies; mitigate and report unsafe conditions.
Manage donor center facilities, assets, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness.
Oversee product inventory management, procurement efficiency, and purchase order submission in alignment with company practices.
Safeguard the integrity of products and storage equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs, proper handling of unsuitable products, and mitigation of equipment failures.
Analyze and manage operational KPIs to drive production goals, cost optimization, process improvements, and quality initiatives.
Lead employee performance management, including evaluations, development plans, corrective actions, and employment decisions (hiring, promotions, terminations, etc.).
Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with organizational values, and ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.
Manage payroll records, scheduling, and staff allocation to optimize operational efficiency.
Cultivate positive donor relationships to drive retention, referrals, and donor growth, while collaborating with corporate teams on marketing and advertising initiatives.
Facilitate routine staff and leadership meetings.
Keep immediate supervisor informed of any irregularities within the Center.
Partner with corporate departments and vendors to coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), maximize operational efficiency, and ensure timely product shipments.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
Options for health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage
Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability
the option to participate in Octapharma Plasma's 401(k) Savings Plan
15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company