Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required)

Takeda Pharmaceuticals; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a self-motivated Manager Trainee for their operations team. This exciting role involves participating in a comprehensive training program designed to develop leadership skills and prepare you for accelerated career growth. You will gain hands-on experience in operations management, contribute to creating life-changing medicines, and enjoy travel opportunities across the country. With a supportive team environment and a focus on exceptional customer service, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a fast-paced setting where your contributions truly make a difference. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Major medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience required.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month training program for leadership development.
• Learn operations management and contribute to quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Customer Service

Coaching

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SOPs

GMP

FDA regulations

Job description

Job Description

Manager Trainee- Operations (Travel Program- Relocation Required)

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 incredible 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 group of diverse individuals. Collaborate and communicate with team members at all levels of the organization.
• 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 amount of leadership experience (approximately 3 years)
• Experience with supervising team members including skills in coaching, developing and holding performance management conversations
• Travel requirements vary by program path:
  o Up to 100% (100% Travel Path)
  o Up to 75%-85% (Appleton, WI Based & Field Based Paths)
  o Less than 10% (No Travel Path)
• During program must live in the continental US. Must also live near a BioLife Plasma Services location or be willing to travel extensively.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
• 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 frequently lift to 32 lbs. and occasionally 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and the FDA
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment

We Offer Comprehensive Benefits from Day One

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance and prescription coverage for eligible employees
• A minimum of 15 vacation days and 10 company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings with a generous employer contribution and matching program
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance

About BioLife Plasma Services

Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.