Operations Director

Company: Lifeshare
Location: Monroe
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

LifeShare Blood Center is seeking an enthusiastic Operations Director to oversee blood collection and donor recruitment operations in the Monroe, LA and El Dorado, AR region. Responsibilities include: develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for operations within the donation center and community-based activities; direct, develop and coach teams for achievement of established goals and KPI's; develop relationships with community leaders and groups to promote our mission and business needs; ensure operations adhere to standards and regulations governing the blood banking industry, including FDA, AABB, cGMP, and OSHA; and model LifeShare's mission and values, integrating them into daily decisions, behaviors and actions.The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and background in healthcare administration, business or operations management, including supervisory experience in the direction and coaching of other employees. They champion teamwork, communication and continuous improvement and have a passion for service to our community. Come be a part of the LifeShare team, "connecting donors and the lives they impact!"LifeShare offers a competitive salary (beginning salary is $65,000 - 72,000, commensurate with experience), incentive bonus opportunities and a generous benefits package, including employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance; 401k with employer contributions (6%) and paid time off bank. -

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business management or other related field, plus
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job duties
• Ability to become familiar with FDA regulations governing blood banking, AABB standards, OSHA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Ability to deal with the public and employees in a tactful, professional manner, maintaining a high level of confidentiality when appropriate
• Work involves potential exposure to infectious disease from blood and blood products
• Requires occasional travel within the community and to other centers; must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by our commercial auto insurance carrier -Since 1942, LifeShare has operated blood centers to facilitate generous donors sharing the Gift of Life. Today, we provide blood components to medical facilities throughout Louisiana, east Texas, and south Arkansas in our pursuit of excellence to achieve and maintain the highest levels of service to donors and patients alike. Cutting edge work in rare blood trait identification has led to LifeShare's leadership position in providing rare blood components to patients nationally and internationally. In 2019, LifeShare expanded to create two new divisions -- LifeShare Tissue Services is working to provide select tissue needs to customers, while LifeShare Cellular Services provides clinical and research expertise to develop material and treatments through a state-of-the-art cellular laboratory.LifeShare is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. LifeShare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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