Plasma Center Operations Lead

Kedrion S.p.A.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance & retirement

PTO & holidays

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is seeking a Production Lead to ensure donor operations run with urgency, accuracy, and care at a plasma collection center in the United States.

You will oversee daily procedures, maintain compliance with SOPs, and train staff to support operations while safeguarding donor safety and product quality. The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks in a regulated environment, and familiarity with SOPs and FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Comfortable working with bloodborne pathogens and in cold storage areas.
• Experience in plasma or blood collection preferred.
• Familiarity with SOPs, FDA, and cGMP regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure donor flow is managed with urgency and efficiency to minimize wait times and meet production goals.
• Monitor equipment performance and perform troubleshooting within scope of training.
• Identify and report potential risks to donor safety or product quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment.
• Verify and update supply lot numbers as needed.
• Respond to alarms and assist with alarm system maintenance.
• Support inventory management, including stocking and lot control.
• Educate new donors on Specialty Programs and center policies.
• Communicate operational issues and improvement opportunities to management.
• Follow all SOPs, OSHA guidelines, and regulatory policies to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality of donor and center information.
• Perform opening and closing duties in the absence of Center Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Train staff to support daily operations and ensure SOP compliance.
• Provide customer service support and floor coverage during breaks and lunches.
• Assist with weekly staff scheduling and operational planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Regulated environment experience

Bloodborne pathogens awareness

Plasma/blood collection experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SOPs

FDA regulations

cGMP

Job description

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is seeking a Production Lead to ensure donor operations run with urgency, accuracy, and care at a plasma collection center in the United States.

You will oversee daily procedures, maintain compliance with SOPs, and train staff to support operations while safeguarding donor safety and product quality. The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks in a regulated environment, and familiarity with SOPs and FDA regulations.