Team Lead Production-Monday - Friday 3 PM-1130 PM

Versiti Job OpportunityVersiti 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 SummaryUnder the direction of the department leadership, organizes and prioritizes work flow across core production, hospital services, and specialized production, to enhance services in an efficient and effective manner. Executes technical skills department wide and demonstrates the ability to lead a cohesive team in absence of management.Total Rewards PackageCompensation The target salary for this position is XXXXXXXXXThe target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Benefits Versiti 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.ResponsibilitiesUnderstands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirementsMaintains full competency in at least one production area and key competencies across the departmentFacilitates and prioritizes work flow and covers gaps in production in absence of supervisorHandles day to day production and distribution questions put forth by production staffManages the process of reviewing policies and procedures to improve laboratory servicesAssists in resolving and investigating deviations and helps prepare corrective actionsAssists in staff scheduling and determining shift hours for open positionsTrains staff members in production processes when requiredPerforms blood production manufacturing processes on red blood cells and or plateletsProcess orders for blood, components and derivative products consistent with regulatory standards while meeting customer expectationsMaintains laboratory supplies and equipment as assignedMonitors CLIA and Proficiency Testing when requiredAbility to lead or participate in functional or cross-functional project workWorks weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as neededOther duties, as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsQualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in biology or related science preferredExperienceManagement and human resources approval based on experience requiredDemonstrates successful performance and competencies of Senior Production Specialist requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProactively solves problems to affect change. Takes responsibility and is accountableLeads a cohesive team approach by promoting the importance of working within and across departmentsAbility to read and interpret Standing Operating Procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manualsProactive to identify and improve on customer complaints and issuesAccountable for delivery of own work, and others, based on key performance indicatorsAbility to lead others without direct reporting oversiteAbility to work cooperatively as well as independently, without direct supervisionAbility to communicate with higher level management and escalate when appropriateTools and TechnologyGeneral office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) requiredComputer (desk top, lap top, tablet) requiredMicrosoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) requiredSoftware systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21) requiredFreezers, refrigerators, box cutter requiredLab specific equipment, including, but not limited to: requiredCentrifuges, dry ice, refrigerators, requiredSysmex, ADAM, ABx, BacT/Alert, BDFACS Calibur requiredTube Sealers, tube welders, presses, scales requiredIrradiator, if working in HS required