CA Associate Center Director

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Wellness program

401k retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma is seeking a Center Operations Lead in California to support daily donor center operations and ensure training compliance. The role involves planning, implementing, and executing regulatory training programs while guiding leaders and staff toward safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will oversee facilities, inventory, KPIs, and payroll scheduling, driving cost optimization and performance. A strong background in a highly regulated environment is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree or up to 3 years related experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of operations and/or process management/supervisory experience preferred.
• 3 years of people management, including recruiting and training, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP).
• Host and support internal and external audits to ensure timely responses and CAPAs.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, training documents, and audit records for regulatory compliance.
• Mentor staff and promote safety, health, environmental, and quality policies; report unsafe conditions.
• Manage donor center facilities, assets, and equipment for cleanliness and readiness.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement, and purchase orders in line with company practices.
• Safeguard product integrity and proper handling of unsuitable products; mitigate equipment failures.
• Analyze and manage operational KPIs to drive production, cost optimization, and quality initiatives.
• Lead employee performance management including evaluations and development plans.
• Foster a positive workplace culture and HR policy adherence.
• Manage payroll records, scheduling, and staff allocation for efficiency.
• Cultivate donor relationships to drive retention and growth; collaborate on marketing initiatives.
• Facilitate routine staff and leadership meetings.
• Inform supervisor of irregularities; coordinate CAPAs with corporate departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Office software

Budgeting knowledge

Regulatory industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This position assists the Center leadership with managing daily donor center operations and ensures training compliance through planning and execution. This role assists the Center leadership with managing daily donor center operations and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of training compliance.

This Is What You’ll Do

• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP), maintaining the highest production, safety, and quality standards.
• Host and support internal and external audits to ensure timely responses and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate certifications, licenses, training documentation, and audit records to guarantee regulatory compliance.
• Mentor staff and promote adherence to safety, health, environmental, and quality policies; mitigate and report unsafe conditions.
• Manage donor center facilities, assets, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness.
• Oversee product inventory management, procurement efficiency, and purchase order submission in alignment with company practices.
• Safeguard the integrity of products and storage equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs, proper handling of unsuitable products, and mitigation of equipment failures.
• Analyze and manage operational KPIs to drive production goals, cost optimization, process improvements, and quality initiatives.
• Lead employee performance management, including evaluations, development plans, corrective actions, and employment decisions (hiring, promotions, terminations, etc.).
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with organizational values and ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.
• Manage payroll records, scheduling, and staff allocation to optimize operational efficiency.
• Cultivate positive donor relationships to drive retention, referrals, and donor growth, while collaborating with corporate teams on marketing and advertising initiatives.
• Facilitate routine staff and leadership meetings.
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of any irregularities within the Center.
• Partner with corporate departments and vendors to coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), maximize operational efficiency, and ensure timely product shipments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree or up to 3 years of related experience preferred.
• One (1) to three(3) years of operations and/or process management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Three (3) years of people management, including recruiting and training, preferred.

Required Certifications, Licenses, And Registrations

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Effective organizational skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
• Ability to us Office software preferred.
• Knowledge of fiscal management and/or budgeting preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated industry preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods for up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop or kneel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
• The employee is required to enter an environment with a temperature of -40°C for short periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, extended shifts and periodically after hours.

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards And Benefits

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company paid holidays
• Personal time

Pay Transparency

The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $84,800-$113,100-$141,400 with a bonus opportunity of 14%. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.

Our Benefits

• Options for health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage; Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability; the option to participate in Octapharma Plasma's 401(k) Savings Plan; 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company.

Octapharma Plasma offers the following benefits for this full-time position: Options for health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage; Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability; the option to participate in Octapharma Plasma's 401(k) Savings Plan; 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company. Please be advised that, although we may not have an immediate requirement at this time, we are consistently interested in engaging with well-qualified candidates for future opportunities. Someone will follow up depending on the current needs, but please be aware correspondence may not be immediate.