Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program, Various Locations)

Company: BioLife Plasma Services
Location: Lansing
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Operations Manager Trainee - $48,000 Salary and Program Completion Bonus About Us Takeda is the leading global biotechnology company focused on serving people with rare diseases and other highly specialized conditions. We have best-in-class products available in more than 100 countries across core therapeutic areas including Hematology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Gastrointestinal / Internal Medicine / Endocrine and Hereditary Angioedema; a growing franchise in Oncology; and an emerging, innovative pipeline in Ophthamolics. Our employees come to work every day with a shared mission: to develop and deliver breakthrough therapies for the hundreds of millions of people in the world affected by rare diseases and other high-need conditions, and who lack effective therapies to live their lives to the fullest. A subsidiary of Takeda, BioLife is an industry leader in operating high-quality plasmapheresis centers throughout the United States. BioLife currently has over 100 Plasma Center locations across the United States, and we are growing! Our Mission To provide the highest-quality plasma to meet the expectations of our customers, ensuring the availability of life-saving therapies for patients. Our Vision To be the leading plasma supply company in the world by continuously improving, to ensure: * Every employee is valued and a fully engaged member of our team * Every donor is recognized for his or her contribution and given exceptional service * Every process is innovative and efficient * Every customer is delighted with our performance About the Operations Manager Trainee Role * Takeda is looking for self-motivated individuals to enter our Operations Management Trainee Program and advance into an Assistant Manager position at one of our US BioLife Plasma Center locations across a wide network. As an Operations Manager Trainee you will have the opportunity to travel to multiple dynamic and unique work environments, through our comprehensive travel package. Qualifications for this role: * Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent amount of leadership experience (approximately 3 years) * Experience working with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, FDA or within another highly regulated industry preferred. Important Requirements: * During the Operations Management Trainee Program, trainees must either live near a BioLife Plasma Services location or relocate to Appleton, WI. * Must maintain a valid driver's license for the entire duration of the program. * Ability to travel up to 75%-85% of the time for duration of training program, and relocation upon completion of program. * Production environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift. * Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee. Requires frequent lifting up to 32 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. * Must have fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment sounds from a distance. * Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of production-based work tasks require pro-longed glove wear. Primary Responsibilities of the Operations Manager Trainee role include: * Learn to assist in managing the operations of a plasma collection facility, to include financial, marketing, administrative, regulatory, quality, personnel, and facilities management functions. * Develop skill sets for forecasting and attaining production and cost goals while ensuring compliance with company, local and federal regulations for a plasma center producing approximately 60,000 liters or more per year. * Maintain qualifications and perform all applicable duties for Medical History, Phlebotomy, Sample Processing and Operational Management areas. * Learn to monitor systems and activities to ensure that source plasma manufacturing is performed consistently according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), the BioLife SOPs, and other applicable regulations. * Foster teamwork. Work collaboratively with staff, peers, and management to achieve business goals. Communicate continuously at all levels of the organization and resolve conflict proactively. * Ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction. The Operations Manager Trainee development program will be for a period of up to 12 months. After completion of the development program, Operations Manager Trainees will have an additional 6 months to establish a management position. Joining the Takeda team also means being offered amazing benefits! Our comprehensive benefits package includes: * Major Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance & Prescription Coverage for Eligible Employees * Generous Vacation and Company Paid Holidays * Vacation minimum of 15 days and 10 paid holidays * Comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program * Retirement Savings Program * Generous employer contribution and Matching Program * Short and Long Term Disability Insurance * Life and AD&D Insurance Notice to

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