Plasma Center Operations Leader

Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols Lafayette Plasma Center is seeking an Operations Manager to lead donor floor operations, ensure donor safety, and maintain regulatory compliance while achieving production goals.

The role provides direct leadership to frontline staff, partners with the Center Manager on budget and performance, and ensures adherence to SOPs, FDA, OSHA, CLIA, and cGMP standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Science, Business, Nursing, Finance, or related field.
• Typically requires 3+ years of related experience in clinical or general business experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred. Experience in a medical and/or cGMP regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and plasma/whole blood processes.
• Relocation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the donor center when the Center Manager is not present.
• Collaborates with Training and Quality staff to ensure that training and quality goals are met.
• Coaches and leads through effective feedback to employees through the Operations Supervisor(s).
• Monitors and evaluates operations. Works with the Center manager to develop action plans to maximize center efficiency and supervises the implementation of improvements.
• Responsible for all personnel functions including hiring, assignment and direction of work, development and training, disciplinary actions and termination and the maintenance of all personnel records
• Partners with the center manager in budget preparation and oversees facility to achieve production targets and quality goals at the agreed-upon cost structure.
• Actively delegates, monitors, and holds responsible the operations supervisors for their performance.
• Directs and supervises employees. This includes creating and managing work schedules.
• Establishes and maintains the ability to perform all tasks within the center; fulfills the role of production employees when the occasional need arises.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Grifols Lafayette Plasma Center is seeking an Operations Manager to lead donor floor operations, ensure donor safety, and maintain regulatory compliance while achieving production goals.

The role provides direct leadership to frontline staff, partners with the Center Manager on budget and performance, and ensures adherence to SOPs, FDA, OSHA, CLIA, and cGMP standards in a fast-paced environment.