Octapharma Plasma, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Associate Center Director
Sumter, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOctapharma Plasma, Inc. is a company focused on managing donor center operations, and they are seeking an Associate Center Director to assist the Center Director in daily operations and training compliance. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, managing facilities and inventory, leading employee performance, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
Company
Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
About Us: Octapharma Plasma, Inc. helps change lives through the incredible power of plasma donation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Judy Smith
COO and EVP
Barry Pomeroy
Vice President - Finance
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