Associate Center Director

Job Summary

This job is responsible for assisting the Center Director in managing daily donor center operations and ensures training compliance through planning and execution. This position assists the Center leadership with managing daily donor center operations and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of training compliance.

This Is What You'll Do

Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP), maintaining the highest production, safety, and quality standards.

Host and support internal and external audits to ensure timely responses and corrective actions.

Maintain accurate certifications, licenses, training documentation, and audit records to guarantee regulatory compliance.

Mentor staff and promote adherence to safety, health, environmental, and quality policies; mitigate and report unsafe conditions.

Manage donor center facilities, assets, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness.

Oversee product inventory management, procurement efficiency, and purchase order submission in alignment with company practices.

Safeguard the integrity of products and storage equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs, proper handling of unsuitable products, and mitigation of equipment failures.

Analyze and manage operational KPIs to drive production goals, cost optimization, process improvements, and quality initiatives.

Lead employee performance management, including evaluations, development plans, corrective actions, and employment decisions (hiring, promotions, terminations, etc.).

Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with organizational values, and ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.

Manage payroll records, scheduling, and staff allocation to optimize operational efficiency.

Cultivate positive donor relationships to drive retention, referrals, and donor growth, while collaborating with corporate teams on marketing and advertising initiatives.

Facilitate routine staff and leadership meetings.

Keep immediate supervisor informed of any irregularities within the Center.

Partner with corporate departments and vendors to coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), maximize operational efficiency, and ensure timely product shipments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This Is What It Takes

Bachelor's degree or up to 3 years of related experience preferred.

Up to three (3) years of operations and/or process management/supervisory experience preferred.

Three (3) years of people management, including recruiting and training, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods for up to four (4) hours at a time.

Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

Ability to bend, stoop or kneel.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Ability to view video display terminal less than 18" away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.

The employee is required to enter an environment with a temperature of -40°C for short periods of time.

Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.

Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.

Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, extended shifts and periodically after hours.

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits

We're widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company paid holidays
• Personal time

Pay Transparency

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at: octapharmaplasma.com

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INNER SATISFACTION. OUTSTANDING IMPACT.