Blood Center Operations Leader (24/7)

Versiti Blood Research Institute; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

PTO and Holidays

7% 401(k) match

Job summary

Versiti Blood Research Institute is seeking a hands-on Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations within our Blood Center. The role focuses on supervising distribution staff, managing workflow, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with experience in a fast-paced, regulated environment and a passion for developing teams while maintaining operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
• 4-6 years supervisory experience preferred.
• 4-6 years experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Experience in health care preferred.
• Blood center or laboratory experience preferred.
• May be required to meet IEMA/NRC criteria for “trustworthy and reliable”, in order to oversee the operation of certain blood irradiators required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practices and FDA regulations desired.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOPs, safety rules, operating instructions, and other technical documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including team building and problem solving.
• Ability to organize a productive workflow and lead the team to meet departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Blood Distribution and ensure timely, safe, and efficient product distribution.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members through performance management and training.
• Manage staffing schedules, shift coverage, and workflow in a 24/7/365 operation.
• Support inventory planning and collaboration with Inventory and Facilities teams.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, AABB standards, and SOPs.

Skills

People leadership

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred

Job description

Versiti Blood Research Institute is seeking a hands-on Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations within our Blood Center. The role focuses on supervising distribution staff, managing workflow, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with experience in a fast-paced, regulated environment and a passion for developing teams while maintaining operational excellence.