Assistant Manager, Operations

LFB; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LFB in Florence, Alabama is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to oversee the donor center in the Director's absence and ensure compliance with all regulations.

You will lead staffing, training, inventory management, and reporting, while collaborating with leadership to improve efficiency and donor recruitment. Strong communication, analytical skills and a proactive management style are essential to maintain safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience including one (1) year experience in a supervisory position.
• Associate’s Degree in Science or Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee donor center operations in Director's absence.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Develop action plans with center leadership to maximize efficiency.
• Manage personnel functions including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain inventory levels of goods and supplies for the donor center.
• Submit timely daily/weekly/monthly reports as required.
• Lead donor recruitment campaigns to improve production levels.
• Manage staff development and participate in hiring for the donor center.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve business goals and resolve conflicts proactively.
• Provide performance feedback and conduct staff evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Science or Business Management

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for all aspects of the donor center in the absence of the Director of Center Operations Center
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and company-specific rules, regulations, and practices related to the quality and safety of products, donors, and employee
• Work with center leadership to develop action plans to maximize center efficiency
• Responsible for all personnel functions including hiring, assignment and direction of work, development and training, disciplinary actions and termination, and the maintenance of all personnel records
• Determine the adequacy and adjust inventory levels of all goods and supplies necessary for the operation of the donor center
• Construct and submit timely and accurate reports on a daily/weekly/monthly or as required basis
• Develop and implement active donor recruitment advertising campaigns to improve production levels
• Manage and develop talent within the donor center. Participates in the selection of new staff for the donor center
• Participate in the interviewing of center staff and assists in the selection of center staff
• Work collaboratively with staff, peers, and management to achieve business goals. Communicate continuously and resolves conflicts proactively
• Provide timely feedback on performance and initiates disciplinary action when necessary
• Participate in the evaluation and review of center staff
• Direct and monitor the performance of outside vendors
• Learn and maintain thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and internal Company Procedures
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future
• Maintain an open line of communication with Management
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with donors, fellow employees, and vendors
• Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner
• Regular attendance and arriving on time to all scheduled shifts and mandatory meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience including one (1) year experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a regulated industry or;
• Associate’s Degree in Science or Business Management

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have above average problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency with computers
• Must have explicit attention to detail
• Must have excellent analytical skills, organization skills, and following up
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure and technical manuals
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Physical Requirements

• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee
• Manual dexterity to perform all phases of donor plasmapheresis
• Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, signs of drug use, etc
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time for up to four (4) hours at a time
• Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifty (50) pounds