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 in preparation for accelerated growth into an Assistant Manager role. The program includes structured training, mentorship, and leadership guidance. After completing the program, the trainee has an additional six months to advance to an Assistant Manager position through an application process. Upon promotion, relocation to a BioLife location is required. The role provides hands-on experience in 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 develop employee relations and leadership capabilities while learning to uphold quality and safety standards, meet production and cost goals, and comply with regulations and BioLife standard operating procedures. The position is based at a BioLife Center and is not remote. The program includes travel to BioLife locations nationwide, with travel of up to 85%, depending on the program. The role involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens and requires prolonged glove wear for 90% of work tasks.
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 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, as 90% of work tasks involve 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 in preparation for an Assistant Manager position.
- 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.
- Maintain regulatory compliance and safety standards while contributing to center operations.
- Practice team member selection, performance feedback, collaboration, and mentoring.
- Learn to maintain BioLife quality and safety standards, achieve production and cost goals, and follow regulations and BioLife SOPs.
- Travel to BioLife locations nationwide to learn from team members and build a professional network.
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 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
