Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required)
About The Position
The Manager Trainee participates in an approximately 12-month development program designed to build leadership skills and operational knowledge, with mentorship and structured training. After completing the program, the trainee has an additional six months to advance into an Assistant Manager position through an application process. The position is based at a BioLife Center and is not remote; the role includes travel to BioLife locations nationwide, and relocation to a BioLife location is required upon promotion to a management position. The program provides hands-on exposure to operational production, including financial, regulatory, administrative, marketing, quality, facilities, and people management. Trainees contribute to donor floor operations and customer service while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety standards. They learn to uphold BioLife quality and safety standards, production and cost goals, regulations, and standard operating procedures. The role also develops employee relations and leadership skills, including team member selection, performance feedback, mentoring, and collaboration in an inclusive environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience, approximately 3 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 up to 50 lbs.
- Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to monitor equipment from a distance.
- Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods during 90% of work tasks due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
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.
- Gain hands-on experience in operational production, including financial, regulatory, administrative, marketing, quality, facilities, and people management.
- Assist with donor floor production tasks and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety standards.
- Develop team leadership and employee relations skills through team member selection, performance feedback, mentoring, and collaboration.
- Maintain BioLife quality and safety standards while working toward production and cost goals and complying with regulations and BioLife SOPs.
- Travel to BioLife locations nationwide to learn from teams and build a professional network.
- Relocate to a BioLife location upon promotion to a management position.
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, and vision insurance and prescription coverage for eligible employees.
- At least 15 vacation days and 10 company-paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Retirement savings with 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
