Center Manager
The Center Manager oversees all center operations and serves as the main liaison with corporate to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
Reports to: Associate Director of Operations (ADO)
Direct Reports: All center positions except quality personnel
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee center operations, including achieving production goals, monitoring net yields, and implementing improvement plans.
• Improve donor retention and flow by analyzing trends and implementing corrective strategies to enhance the donor experience.
• Ensure compliance with all Company SOPs and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead financial management activities including annual budget planning, achieving monthly financial goals, and overseeing accurate cash handling and reporting.
• Escalate quality concerns to the Associate Director of Operations.
• Analyze performance data to improve quality, efficiency, and profitability, and implement corrective action plans.
• Support audit processes by addressing findings with action plans and maintaining a state of constant inspection readiness.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and OSHA requirements, while ensuring all team members are trained on safety practices.
• Lead HR functions, including recruitment, training, development, performance management, and terminations, while minimizing turnover and adhering to policy.
• Manage local marketing and advertising activities to ensure understanding of promotional goals.
• Represent the center in the local community and with local partners, vendors, and media outlets.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of all employees, donor, and center information.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
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• Reduce operational waste, losses, and variability by implementing lean practices.
• Enhance digital and operational capabilities aligned with CSL's roadmap.
• Foster a world-class environment for employees, donors, and communities.
• Ensure safety through rigorous quality control, donor screening, and safety audits.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Education
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, OR Equivalent combination of education and professional work experience (minimum 4 years) required.
Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a management role, responsible for overseeing the activities of others required.
Additional Requirements
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance practices
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
Physical and Mental Requirements
• Reach, bend, kneel, and use fine motor skills to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Standing and walking required up to 100% of the time.
• Occasional overnight travel (up to 10%).
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, and extreme temperatures.
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About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world's largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 29,000+ people.
Learn more about CSL Plasma here https://www.cslplasma.com/ and CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor here https://www.csl.com/.
Learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor here at https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion