Sr. Operations Supervisor

Grifols; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,331,000 - 97,997,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Grifols in Roanoke, VA seeks a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day plasma donor center operations, overseeing donor floor activities, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with FDA, OSHA, CLIA, and cGMP standards. You will act as shift leader, coordinate staffing, and drive performance and donor satisfaction.

This role requires strong teamwork, inventory management, and documentation responsibilities, with a focus on safety and quality across all donor operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Phlebotomist and donor center certifications.
• 6+ years phlebotomy, donor processing and plasma processing experience.
• Able to follow SOPs in a highly regulated environment; strong written English.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift leader in Center Manager's absence; supervise donor flow.
• Oversee donor operations and staff; manage shift staffing and coaching.
• Create employee schedules to fit donor cycles.
• Monitor inventory levels; submit vendor orders as needed.
• Keep Center Manager informed; develop action plans for deficiencies.
• Support daily plans to hit throughput, quality and productivity targets.
• Collaborate with Center Manager and Quality to resolve deviations.
• Ensure exceptional donor experience and safety compliance.
• Maintain facility conditions and equipment; ensure proper records.
• Assist in onboarding, training and cross-training of staff.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomist certification

Donor Center Technician

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary

The Senior Operations Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in the day-to-day operations of the plasma donor center. As a senior frontline leader, this role is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of donor floor operations, supervising staff, and supporting compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The Senior Operations Supervisor acts as a lead resource during shifts, ensures execution of operational priorities, and provides direct support to the Center Manager in driving performance, donor satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as acting leader in the absence of the Center Manager as assigned. Maintains the ability to perform any/all tasks within the plasma center; fulfill the role of production employees and supervisor donor flow
• Oversees donor operations and supervise Operation Supervisor(s) and donor center staff during assigned shifts. This includes provide shift leadership, including staffing coordination, task assignments, break schedules, and coaching of team members.
• Creates employee schedules to accommodate donor cycles.
• Determines the adequacy and adjust inventory levels of all goods and supplies necessary of the operation of the donor center. Compile and submit orders to vendors to meet determined inventory levels
• Keeps Center Manager informed of any irregularities within the center and provide action plans to improve and correct center deficiencies.
• Supports and executes daily operational plans to achieve center performance targets related to donor throughput, quality, and productivity.
• Partners with Center Manager and Quality team to identify and resolve deviations or operational concerns in real time.
• Monitors donor flow and proactively address delays or service issues to ensure an exceptional donor experience.
• Oversees donor floor operations and supervise operation supervisor(s) and donor center staff during assigned shifts.
• Learns and maintains thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and internal company procedures.
• Supervises donor selection, plasma collection and all manufacturing records to maintain the highest production standards in accordance with Federal and State regulations, with FDA approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, OSHA, CLIA and cGMP.
• Attends all required training sessions, staff meetings, etc.
• Ensures that accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records is performed.
• Under the guidance of the Center Manager assure facility is maintained in a neat and clean condition and all equipment is kept in good working order.
• Submits timely and accurate reports as required by the Center Manager
• Assists in the control of center donor funds as determined by the Center Manager
• Participates in the onboarding, training, and cross-training of staff to support center agility and performance.
• Maintains active communication with other service areas to ensure accurate documentation and quality.
• Leads by example in promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
• Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to area lead, supervisor or manager.
• May be trained to repair plasma center equipment.
• Assists the Center Manager in any task necessary in pursuit of company objectives.

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED. Certified as a Phlebotomist, Donor Center Technician, Plasma Processor, and Designated Trainer. CPR Certified

Experience

Typically requires 6 years of related experience with performing phlebotomy, donor processing, and plasma processing duties with demonstrated proficiency to handle difficult situations.

Equivalency

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level typically requires an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

Exceptional customer service skills. Proficient in speaking and writing English, with legible handwriting. Where applicable, bi-lingual skills. Ability to understand, explain, and follow SOP’s and protocols. Ability to work flexible scheduling to meet business needs. Ability to perform in a highly regulated, operations intensive, high volume medical business in which the safety of donors and employees, as well as the quality of the plasma collected, are paramount.

Occupational Demands Form # 73

Work is performed in a plasma center. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F while performing functions in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear. Work is performed both standing for up to 4 to 6 hours per day and sitting 1 to 2 hours per day each. The position does require bending and twisting of neck up from 1 to 2 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Frequent foot movement; may squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels on rare occasion. Infrequently bends and twists at waist. Light lifting of 15lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs. May reach below shoulder height. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Works independently and within guidance of oral or written instructions. Performs a wide range of tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions. Relates sensitive information to diverse groups.

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The estimated pay scale for Sr. Operations Supervisor role based in Roanoke, VA , is $22.80 -$34.20 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 15% of thecompanybonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision,life insurance,PTO,paid holidays andup to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages willultimately dependon education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internalequityand market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

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