Center Manager – Plasma Donation Center

Grifols

. Act as general manager for a Plasma Collection Center with overall responsibility for center operations .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeConway • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,200 - $91,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities in overseeing plasma collection center operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, and achieving quality and production goals while maintaining budgetary control.

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Plasma Collection ManagementRegulatory Compliance (FDA, OSHA, CLIA, cGMP)Budget ManagementStaff Supervision and DevelopmentQuality Control and Improvement

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Hard Skills

BudgetingQuality ControlOperational ManagementStaffing ProjectionsRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementInventory ManagementData ReportingPlasma Collection ProceduresRegulatory Assessment

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceMotivational Skills

Industry Keywords

Plasma Collection CenterClinical EnvironmentCGMP RegulationsFDA RegulationsMedical CompliancePublic RelationsCommunity RepresentationEmployee TrainingQuality KPIsEthics and Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as general manager for a Plasma Collection Center with overall responsibility for center operations
Manage daily operations, supervision, quality control, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations
Meet quarterly goals, staffing and labor-efficiency standards, cost-per-liter targets, and quality KPIs
Create an organizational environment that stimulates workforce morale and productivity
Manage employees and operations according to high standards of ethics and integrity
Ensure training and quality goals are met and implement operational changes
Monitor and evaluate operations, develop action plans, and supervise process improvements
Manage headcount and provide staffing projections to regional management
Direct hiring, work assignments, development, training, discipline, termination, and personnel records
Provide strategic direction and planning
Mentor assigned teams, center staff, and other centers
Oversee donor selection, plasma collection, shipment, and records completion through the Assistant Manager
Ensure adequate training of production employees
Maintain inventory of goods and supplies and oversee ordering
Maintain facility cleanliness and equipment condition
Manage freezers, plasma shipments, equipment failures, and freezer alarms
Submit timely and accurate daily and weekly reports
Develop community representation, public relations, and marketing campaigns to attract and retain donors
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, FDA-approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and cGMP
Build donor rapport and support long-term donation and customer satisfaction
Prepare annual budgets and manage the facility to achieve production and quality goals within the agreed cost structure
Control center donor funds and maintain accurate financial records
Identify regulatory deficiencies and implement corrective action
Conduct risk management reviews and investigate unsafe situations and complaints
Perform production employee tasks when occasionally needed
Assume regional management oversight and mentoring duties for selected facilities/projects or in the Regional Operations Manager’s absence
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Science, Business, Nursing, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in a clinical or general business environment
Supervisory experience preferred but not required
Prior management experience, preferably supervising a group of 20 or more employees
Experience in a medical and/or cGMP regulated environment preferred
Experience with plasma or whole blood preferred
Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements
Leadership, management, presentation, organizational, customer service, interpersonal communication, and computer skills
Ability to understand, assess, and communicate FDA regulations
Ability to balance competing priorities, ensure proper staffing levels, maintain adequate plasma collection, and adhere to quality standards
Ability to control costs and maintain a budget
Ability to motivate staff to achieve established goals and standards
Ability to develop positive relationships with donors, center employees, and company employees in different geographical locations
Developing command of and proficiency in at least one functional area, such as finance, IT, HR, or compliance
Ability to relocate preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in up to 30% of the company bonus pool
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Up to 5% 401(K) match
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
Family-like culture