Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required)

Manager Trainee – Operations (Travel Program – Relocation Required) Position is based in a BioLife Center (not remote). A Typical Day For You May Include Assistant Manager Career Growth & Development: The development program lasts approximately 12 months and includes structured training with mentorship and leadership guidance. Upon completion, you'll have an additional six months to advance into an Assistant Manager position. Learn Operations Management: Gain hands‑on experience in operational production, including financial, regulatory, administrative, marketing, quality, facilities, and people management. Exposure to audit processes, compliance requirements, and team performance management. Production Environment & Customer Service: Contribute to donor floor operations and ensure exceptional customer service by assisting with production tasks while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and safety standards. Develop Leadership and Employee Relations Skills: Practice team member selection, performance feedback, and collaboration. Build foundational skills in mentoring, feedback delivery, and fostering an inclusive environment. Contribute to Creating Life‑Changing Medicines: Maintain BioLife's quality and safety standards to achieve production and cost goals while ensuring compliance with regulations and BioLife SOPs. Networking (Travel) Opportunities: Explore BioLife locations nationwide, expanding your professional network and learning from team members at various centers. Relocation: Upon completing the program and earning a promotion to a management position, you will need to relocate to one of BioLife's locations. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience (approximately 3 years) Willingness to travel up to 85% (program dependent) Ability to relocate upon securing an Assistant Manager role through an application process Valid CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain during the program) Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees Ability to frequently lift up to 32 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to monitor equipment from a distance Due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and FDA regulations Experience working in a regulated industry or high‑compliance 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 Equal Employment Opportunity BioLife is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. U.S. Base Salary Range $54,400.00 – $74,800.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. Locations Iowa - Virtual Job Details Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub‑Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Job Exempt: Yes EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr