District Director

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers • Jacksonville, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking an experienced, results-driven District Director to lead operations across multiple locations in Jacksonville, Florida. The District Director oversees district performance, develops and supports management teams, and drives operational excellence to achieve blood collection goals and organizational objectives. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this position serves as a liaison between district operations and corporate leadership, promoting consistent performance, accountability, and alignment with LifeSouth’s mission and values.

The role includes leading multi-site operations, maintaining relationships with hospital and community partners, ensuring compliance with policies and applicable regulations, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, team performance, and organizational growth. The position has on-call responsibilities and requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ongoing compliance with LifeSouth’s driver eligibility requirements.

The starting salary is $90,000 annually, with compensation based on relevant experience and qualifications. LifeSouth is a nonprofit community blood center serving more than 150 hospitals across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of supervisory or management experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, personnel management, and multi-site operations.
• Understanding of applicable state and federal regulations governing blood banking and laboratory operations.
• Strong analytical skills, including evaluating operational and financial performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and preparing reports.
• Leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to develop teams and engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth’s driver eligibility requirements.
• Ability to fulfill the position’s on-call responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in blood banking or a related healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of daily operations across multiple district locations to achieve blood collection goals and operational objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop management teams, setting clear expectations and accountability for performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with local hospital and community partners to support blood product availability and exceptional service.
• Ensure district operations comply with organizational policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen team performance, and support organizational growth.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive district performance through strategic planning, operational efficiency, and achievement of blood collection goals.
• Build and strengthen relationships with hospital partners, donors, and the communities served.
• Partner with regional and corporate leadership to align district priorities with organizational goals and initiatives.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
• Supplemental life, cancer, accident, and disability insurance.
• Mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth.
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period.
• Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees and a 403(b) plan.
• Access to wages before payday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager