Supervisor- Blood Components

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You will be responsible for the daily operations of the Components Laboratory. Hire and supervise staff. Participate in education and training activities. Ensure compliance with federal, state, ARCBS directives and regional policy and procedures and regulations. Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures in the work area. Always use applicable protective equipment, to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct daily operations of the Components department
• Responsible for the supervision of staff and volunteers including, but not limited to, hiring, training, coaching, engaging, evaluating, and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success and compliance. Responsible for staff training and certification of competency. Prepare work schedules and ensure appropriate coverage for assigned shift. Supervise all work processes and ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and regional policies and procedures. Perform supervisory review of documents. Ensure Invoice monitoring, reconciliation, and timely payment of all bills.
• Supervise good inventory management practices. Ensure routine analysis of routes used to ensure the most cost-effective methods are in place.
• Ensure quality and quantity of manufacturing and distribution goals are met, including timelines. Ensure accurate electronic and physical inventories location for products are maintained.
• Participate in documenting, investigating, troubleshooting, and preventing recurrence of department errors, problems, and customer concerns/complaints. Communicate with Laboratory staff when necessary to resolve problems.
• Participate in process improvements within area of responsibility. Lead suspect product/sample management process.
• May participate in the validation of hardware, software, instrumentation, test kits, and procedures as directed. May perform, review, and approve quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits. Serve as departmental expert on the applicable computer systems. Maintain the required records and files.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Standard Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 10p-0630am

Pay Information: $72,000+ Depending on relevant experience.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Must have effective communication and customer service skills. Knowledge of blood products, supplies, and the ability to interact with diverse customers (internal and external) is required. Ability to work on a team.
• Travel: Not required.
• The combination of a candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge:

• Education: Bachelor's degree is a plus
• Blood Bank or Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is a plus.

Benefits for You: As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.