About the Role:
Our client, a leading organization committed to saving and improving lives through reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells, organs, and tissues, is looking for a Full-Time Plasma Centre Manager to join their dynamic Plasma Operations team in Lethbridge, Alberta.
As a Plasma Centre Manager, you will oversee the plasma donation and production process, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and act as an ambassador to promote collaborative and customer-centric work.
What We Offer:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Shift: 5 days a week, including weekends. Shifts may vary between morning, midday, and late evenings.
• Location: Lethbridge, AB
• Salary: $87,548 - $111,216 based on experience.
• Incentive Plan: boost your earnings by up to 25% annually.
• Vacation: Enjoy 4 weeks of vacation each year to rest and recharge.
• Benefits: Access comprehensive group health, dental, and vision benefits for yourself and your family, ensuring peace of mind.

What You'll Do:

• Manage overall operations, including labor, productivity, quality control, and safety measures.
• Meet operational cost targets and identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement without compromising donor experience.
• Allocate trained, competent staff and adequate supplies/equipment for planned collection events.
• Recruit, coach, manage attendance, and handle disciplinary processes in accordance with policies, collective agreements, and provincial legislation.
• Implement and support an exceptional donor experience program in collaboration with the Business Development Manager.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice standards, adhering to quality management system standards.
• Occasional travel, including overnight stays.
• Ability to lift to 10 kg (22 lbs).

Who You Are:

• University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in operations, with knowledge of supply chain management.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement, with the ability to explain it in layman's terms to frontline staff.
• Experience as a media spokesperson is an asset.
• Close ties to the community and knowledge of the area are strong assets.
• Experience in program management and human resource management in a unionized environment is an asset.

Note: All employees must be fully vaccinated (COVID-19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Those vaccinated outside of Canada must obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate from their local Public Health Unit.
Does this sound like the opportunity you have been looking for?
We encourage all interested applicants to apply by sending your resume with a covering letter outlining your skills and experience to Wagisha Singh at [email protected]
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