Specialized Production Supervisor - Blood Bank

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Quality Control Laboratory. Ensures departmental and compliance requirements are maintained along with staffing and mentoring team members to ensure staff engagement and productivity.

Total Rewards Package

BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the prompt creation and testing of platelet products in order to maintain adequate inventory levels including Pathogen Reduction Technology
• Ensures products are tested, labeled, manufactured, stored and distributed in accordance with
• FDA regulations, AABB standards, and standard operating procedures
• Manages schedules and rotates staff to ensure processes are timely, effective and efficient in a 24/7/365 operation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and take calls as required
• Assists staff during times of increased workload or short staffing
• Encourages and maintains a culture of respect, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Acts as a role model by demonstrating leadership, knowledge, safe practices and problem solving skills
• Accountable for staff management to include hiring, performance reviews, discipline and termination according to applicable policies and in collaboration with Human Resources
• Regularly meets with staff and effectively communicates and reports progress in meeting departmental goals and objectives
• Mentors and coaches staff to develop and maintain staff competence and performance
• Ensures instrument preventative maintenance and quality control are performed and documented on time and as required
• Assures that errors and deviations are reported, documented, and investigated on-time and according to institutional policy and regulatory requirements
• Ability to take calls on off shifts and for weekend/holiday coverage
• Develops Versiti wide peer relationships and has the ability to work in a functional group setting
• Orders supplies for the department and evaluates new supplies and equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Assists in designing (or optimizing) processes, validations and training protocols
• Assists in cross-training to foster an environment of team work between Production and
• Distribution Departments
• Assists with annual budget planning
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred
• 4-6 years experience in a regulated environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and hands on experience in basic donor or patient testing requirements and techniques
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practices or FDA regulations desired
• Experience with continuous improvement systems desired
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other technical documents
• Ability to produce reports, graphs and communications for senior leadership as requested and within the scope of the position
• Ability to apply judgment to address procedural, equipment, customer and staff issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills including team building and problem solving
• Ability to organize a pro