Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Assistant Manager

Monday - Friday

7:00am - 3:30pm

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Manager assists with the day-to-day Whole Blood Center operation and staff support. Additionally, this position is responsible for filling the role of the Center Manager in her/his absence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Daily:

• Supports the center staff with questions, concerns and/or other needs.
• Performs all production area job descriptions as required/assigned and maintains certifications in all production job positions.
• Assists with employee training, if approved as a Training Monitor.
• Performs all job duties in a safe manner and uses required personal protective equipment.
• Enforces all safety procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and Company policies.
• Performs specific routine duties, as assigned by the Center Manager.
• Assists with troubleshooting and/or implementing corrective action, as necessary.
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company policies.

Frequently:

• Assumes the responsibilities of the Center Manager in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Some college level course work in business, sciences or medical field is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or the biological sciences is preferred
• Two years supervisory experience is preferred; experience working with the community/public
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Safe Operating Procedures, Safety Data Sheets and Biohazardous Waste
• Must have above average problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Must be self-directed and highly-motivated
• Must have excellent analytical skills, organization skills, and follow-up
• Ability to effectively manage staff and maintain positive relationships with all levels of employees
• Experience in an FDA-regulated industry is preferred
• Must have explicit attention to detail; Quality Assurance background is a plus
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Interstate Blood Bank, Inc. and provide excellent customer service
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze situations and respond in a timely manner
• Ability to participate in multi-functional teams and work in production areas

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / TRAVEL

• Typical work environment with moderate noise level
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop or crouch, hand/wrist use, talk, see, and hear for extended periods of time, examples include:

Activity

Typical Duties

Reaching

Final packing of product, receiving soft goods / supplies, filing

Climbing

Final packing of product, receiving soft goods / supplies, filing

Bending / Stooping / Lifting

Final packing of product, receiving soft goods / supplies, lifting ice baskets, phlebotomy

Standing

Final packing of product, receiving soft goods / supplies, observes areas, works in production areas, filing

Walking

Performs various functions during routine job duties

Hand/Wrist Use

Reviews donor cards, processes test results, completes equipment records, writes reports, types

Observing / Seeing Color

Reviews donor files, documents deferrals, reviews soft good tags

Hearing / Listening

Center activity, hears alarms, hears timing devices

Talking / Communicating

Final verification of units, discusses employee issues, communicates with corporate personnel, interviews potential employees

Sitting

Reviews donor files, processes test results, completes equipment records, writes reports, types

Time Management

Keeps the Management task flow consistent, manages the amount of time needed for tasks, reviews records within the specified time frame

Focusing

Concentrates on the task at hand, minimizes distractions

Reading

SOPs, instructions, donor cards, forms, reports, labels, company policies

• Ability to work with toxic or caustic chemicals 25 - 50 % of the time.
• Have exposure to outdoor weather conditions (shoveling or salting in the case of snowy weather).
• Ability to read and understand documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, correspondence
• Ability to write short correspondence, reports, and procedural instructions
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from regional managers, employees, suppliers, and external customers
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to perform mathematical operations using units of US dollars, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to read a calendar, an analog clock, and use a calculator.
• Ability to use a spreadsheet.
• Ability to understand and calculate deferral periods and sample periods.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to apply instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in complex situations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Travel is negligible
• Daily attendance is required

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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“We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our donors/customers.”

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : PA-Philadelphia:IBPHILAD - Philadelphia PA-Broad St-IBBI-WB

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