Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required)
About The Position
The Manager Trainee - Operations participates in an approximately 12-month development program designed to strengthen leadership skills and operational knowledge and prepare the trainee for accelerated growth into an Assistant Manager role. The program includes structured training, mentorship, and leadership guidance. After completing the program, trainees have an additional six months to advance into an Assistant Manager position through an application process; relocation to a BioLife location is required upon promotion. Trainees gain hands-on experience in operational production and exposure to financial, regulatory, administrative, marketing, quality, facilities, and people management. The role contributes to donor-floor operations and customer service while maintaining regulatory compliance, safety, quality, and BioLife SOP standards. It also provides opportunities to develop employee selection, performance feedback, mentoring, collaboration, and inclusive leadership skills. The program includes travel to BioLife centers nationwide and requires willingness to travel up to 85%, depending on the program. The position is based at a BioLife Center and is not remote.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience, approximately three years.
- Willingness to travel up to 85%, depending on the program.
- Ability to relocate upon securing an Assistant Manager role through an application process.
- Valid CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain it during the program.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
- Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above the shoulders and below the knees.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 32 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to monitor equipment from a distance.
- Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods for 90% of work tasks due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and FDA regulations.
- Experience working in a regulated industry or high-compliance environment.
Responsibilities
- Participate in structured training, mentorship, and leadership development to prepare for an Assistant Manager position.
- Gain hands-on experience in operational production and financial, regulatory, administrative, marketing, quality, facilities, and people management.
- Assist with donor-floor production tasks and provide exceptional customer service.
- Maintain regulatory compliance, safety standards, quality standards, and BioLife SOPs while working toward production and cost goals.
- Develop team leadership skills, including team member selection, performance feedback, mentoring, and collaboration.
- Travel to BioLife locations nationwide to expand professional networks and learn from team members at other centers.
- Relocate to a BioLife location upon completing the program and securing an Assistant Manager role.
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, and vision insurance and prescription coverage for eligible employees.
- A minimum of 15 vacation days and 10 company-paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Retirement savings with an employer contribution and matching program.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
