Center Manager in Training - Relocation Required

Takeda•USA - FL - Virtual, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Operations Management Trainee (Senior OMT) participates in an advanced leadership development program supporting BioLife Plasma Services’ plasma centers across the country. The approximately six-month expedited training program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and a self-directed learning plan covering management of high-volume blood plasma collection facilities. Trainees travel extensively during the program, may return home every other weekend, and, after completing training, have 12 months to obtain a Plasma Center Manager position. Relocation is required upon program completion, with the trainee able to choose which location to apply to. The role offers opportunities to advance into a Plasma Center Operations Manager position and potentially open and operate new plasma centers. The position combines team leadership, operational support, staff planning and recruiting, employee development and retention, donor service, problem-solving, and communication with senior management. The trainee may also assist with production. The work takes place in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and can involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens and prolonged glove wear.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience leading medium-to-large teams with 20 or more direct reports.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 90–100% during the trainee program and work at various BioLife locations across the country.
Willingness to relocate upon graduation or completion of the trainee program.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Valid driver’s license for the entire duration of the program.
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 lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift materials up to 32 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods; 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Experience working with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and the FDA.
Experience in a highly regulated or high-volume retail environment.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, technical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Complete the expedited training program and drive a learning plan covering all aspects of managing high-volume plasma collection facilities.
Build leadership experience through hands-on work and mentorship opportunities.
Cultivate a positive team environment and motivate a diverse team.
Provide employee feedback, conduct performance reviews, support employee development, participate in staff planning and recruiting, and help engage and retain employees.
Work toward obtaining a Plasma Center Operations Manager position through program completion, networking, and relationship-building across BioLife.
Provide operational support, conduct management training, solve problems, and communicate with senior management.
Help retain donors by creating a positive donor experience.
Assist with production as needed.
Travel to BioLife locations across the country to learn and network with team members.