Assistant Manager - Specialty Product Services in Gainesville, Florida at Lifesouth Community Blood Centers Inc

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is dedicated to saving lives through the provision of high-quality blood products and related services. We are currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join our team as Assistant Manager - Specialty Product Services, in Gainesville, Florida.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to life-saving healthcare operations while helping lead a dedicated team in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Specialty Product Services department, including product intake, inventory management, storage, distribution, and fulfillment activities.
• Coordinate product allocation and order fulfillment to meet customer needs, contractual requirements, and service expectations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure products are stored, handled, and distributed in accordance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Support compliance with applicable regulations, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and organizational policies and procedures.
• Partner with internal departments, hospitals, vendors, and courier services to ensure efficient product logistics and exceptional customer service.
• Assist with quality assurance activities, including audits, inspections, documentation review, and the resolution of non-conforming events and deviations.
• Monitor operational performance and support initiatives that improve efficiency, inventory management, service delivery, and overall departmental effectiveness.
• Prepare and maintain operational reports, analyses, and documentation to support quality initiatives, decision-making, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the implementation of new products, process improvements, and cross-functional projects.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and support to team members while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior management or supervisory experience required.
• Previous experience in blood banking, biologics, pharmaceutical logistics, regulated manufacturing, or a similar highly regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, customers, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with inventory management systems preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and travel as needed.
• Valid driver's license required; must meet and maintain LifeSouth's driver eligibility requirements.

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment dedicated to saving lives and serving our communities

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $48,000 - $52,800 annually. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge, and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.