Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required)

TieTalent; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Manager Trainee in Operations, where you'll participate in an intensive training program aimed at developing your leadership skills. This role involves learning operations management, contributing to life-changing medicines, and offers extensive travel opportunities across BioLife Plasma Services centers. With a focus on teamwork and customer service, this position is perfect for self-motivated leaders looking for career growth and relocation opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation days and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Disability and life insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience supervising team members and performance management.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a training program to develop leadership skills.
• Learn operations management and contribute to various management areas.
• Create a positive donor experience and maintain donor satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience

Job description

Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required)

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Job Description

Position is based in a BioLife Center (not remote).

Are you a self-motivated leader looking for a career that you can feel good about? At BioLife, opportunities to build a fast-paced career are within your reach. As a Manager Trainee, you will participate in a training program that will further develop your leadership skills and prepare you for accelerated career growth.

Our centers are fast paced. That’s how we tackle rare disease. With the growth of 225+ BioLife Plasma Services centers across the U.S., the future looks bright for you. Opportunities to grow as a person and as a leader are within your reach. When you work at BioLife, you’ll feel good knowing what you do makes a difference.

A Typical Day For You May Include

• Career Growth & Development: The development program lasts approximately 12 months. Upon completion, you’ll have an additional six months to advance into an Assistant Manager position. You’ll receive training and 1-to-1 support and engage in mentorships.
• Learn Operations Management: During the program, you’ll learn the business and industry, and build your skills by contributing to financial, marketing, administrative, regulatory, quality, people, and facilities management.
• Contribute to Creating Life-Changing Medicines: Maintaining our exceptional quality and service standards is key to creating life-changing medicines. You’ll develop the skills to meet production and cost goals while ensuring compliance with regulations and BioLife SOPs.
• Travel Opportunities: Through our comprehensive travel package, you’ll visit BioLife locations across the country. Build your network while learning from BioLife team members at different centers.
• Supportive Teamwork: Foster an inclusive team environment with a diverse group of individuals. Collaborate and communicate with team members at all organizational levels.
• Exceptional Customer Service: Create a positive donor experience and maintain donor satisfaction. Assist with production as needed.
• Relocation: After completing the program and being promoted into a management position, you’ll be required to relocate to one of BioLife’s locations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience (approximately 3 years)
• Experience supervising team members, including coaching, developing, and performance management skills
• Travel requirements vary by program path: Up to 100% (100% Travel Path), Up to 75%-85% (Appleton, WI Based & Field Based Paths), Less than 10% (No Travel Path)
• Must live in the continental US during the program and be near a BioLife Plasma Services location or willing to travel extensively
• Ability to walk and/or stand for entire work shift
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Valid driver’s license for the duration of the program
• Physical ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
• Ability to frequently lift up to 32 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance
• Prolonged glove wear required due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and FDA regulations
• Experience in highly regulated environments

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, including major medical, dental, vision insurance, prescription coverage, vacation days, holidays, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, disability insurance, life insurance, and more.

About BioLife Plasma Services

We help improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. We support our donors and offer a purpose-driven, team-oriented, and growth-focused environment.