Center Manager in Training - Relocation Required
About The Position
The Senior Operations Management Trainee (Senior OMT) role is an advanced leadership development program designed for senior leaders interested in bringing their expertise to BioLife Plasma Services. This program involves extensive travel across the country to learn the business, network with leaders, and prepare for accelerated career growth. Upon successful completion of the approximately six-month training program, participants will have 12 months to secure a Plasma Center Operations Manager position and will then be required to relocate to one of BioLife's locations. The program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a structured learning plan covering all aspects of managing high-volume plasma collection facilities, with opportunities to open and operate new centers.
Requirements
- Relocation Required upon graduation/completion of Trainee Program.
- 3-5 years of experience leading medium to large teams (20+ direct reports).
- Up to 90-100% travel during the Trainee Program.
- Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
- Willingness to travel and work at various BioLife locations across the country.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Have a valid driver’s license for the entire duration of the program.
- Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
- Ability to lift up to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
- Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
- Due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
Nice To Haves
- Associates 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
- Participate in an advanced leadership development program involving travel to plasma centers across the country.
- Learn the business while networking with supportive leaders.
- Prepare for accelerated career growth.
- Receive hands-on experience and mentorship opportunities.
- Drive a personal learning plan covering all aspects of managing high-volume blood plasma collection facilities.
- Use interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate a positive environment and motivate a diverse team.
- Provide employee feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support team members' development.
- Participate in staff planning and recruiting, and engage and retain employees.
- Work towards obtaining a Plasma Center Operations Manager position by completing the training program, networking, and building relationships.
- Provide operational support, conduct management training, problem-solve, and communicate with senior management.
- Create a positive donor experience to retain donors.
- Assist with production as needed.
- Return home every other weekend during travel periods.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Short-term and/or long-term incentives
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer time off
- Company holidays
- Well-being benefits
- Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
