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 guidance. After completing the program, the trainee has an additional six months to advance into an Assistant Manager position through an application process. The role is based in a BioLife Center and is not remote. The program includes travel to BioLife locations nationwide; upon promotion to a management position, relocation to a BioLife location is required. Trainees gain hands-on experience in operational production, including financial, regulatory, administrative, marketing, quality, facilities, and people management. They contribute to donor floor operations and customer service while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety standards. The role also builds employee relations and leadership skills through team collaboration, selection, performance feedback, mentoring, and support for an inclusive work environment. Trainees learn to uphold quality and safety standards and meet production and cost goals in accordance with regulations and BioLife standard operating procedures.
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 shoulders and below 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, as 90% of work tasks involve 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 the structured training and mentorship program to develop leadership and operational knowledge.
- 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.
- Learn and apply audit processes, compliance requirements, and team performance management.
- Build skills in team member selection, performance feedback, collaboration, mentoring, and fostering an inclusive environment.
- Learn to maintain BioLife quality and safety standards and achieve production and cost goals while following regulations and BioLife SOPs.
- Travel to BioLife locations nationwide to learn from teams and expand professional networks.
- 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 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
