Center Manager in Training - Relocation Required

Takeda•USA - GA - Virtual, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Operations Management Trainee (Senior OMT) participates in an approximately six-month advanced leadership development program focused on managing high-volume blood plasma collection facilities. The role includes hands-on operational training, mentorship, and a self-directed learning plan covering center management. Trainees travel to BioLife plasma centers across the country and, after completing the program, have 12 months to obtain a Plasma Center Manager position. Relocation is required upon completion, with the trainee able to choose which location to apply to. The position offers a path toward a Plasma Center Operations Manager role and opportunities to help open and operate new plasma centers. The role involves developing and motivating diverse teams, providing employee feedback, conducting performance reviews, supporting employee development, participating in staff planning and recruiting, and helping engage and retain employees. Trainees provide operational support, conduct management training, solve problems, communicate with senior management, and help create a positive donor experience and retain donors. They may also assist with production. The role operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and requires extensive travel, with the opportunity to return home every other weekend.

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 BioLife locations across the country.
Willingness to relocate upon 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 an 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, as 90% of work tasks require glove wear due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete the approximately six-month leadership training program and pursue a Plasma Center Manager position within the following 12 months.
Drive a learning plan covering all aspects of managing high-volume blood plasma collection facilities.
Cultivate a positive team environment and motivate a diverse workforce.
Provide employee feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support team members’ development.
Participate in staff planning and recruiting, and engage and retain employees.
Provide operational support, conduct management training, solve problems, and communicate with senior management.
Create a positive donor experience and retain donors; may also assist with production.
Travel among BioLife locations to learn the business and network with team members and leaders.