Supervisor, Production - CV

Supervisor, Production - CV

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Bayside)

Department: Production & Logistics

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Friday-Sunday 6:15AM-7:00PM; & On-Call as needed; Essential Personnel 

Training: Initial classroom training Mon-Friday 8:15AM-5PM for the first two weeks; Hands-on training schedule may vary from hired shift up to 4 weeks 
Clinical Classification: Clinical             

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provisions of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the field of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for assigned production teams and daily execution of the production plan and all associated functions. You will provide direct supervision, leadership, and mentoring to processing technicians and work closely with other front line managers to achieve the daily workload.

Important: You will be required to sit, stand, bend, walk and lift up to 50 lbs. for the duration of the shift; as well as wear personal protective equipment to include: surgical gowns, masks, visors or goggles and caps.

This role is critical to the LifeNet Health mission because it is an important step in taking the donor’s gifts and transitioning them to the lifesaving and health restoring allografts for patients around the globe.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise processing technicians and production teams to ensure production plan is followed and policies/procedures are adhered to policies and procedures.
• Provide effective technical training for processing personnel
• Perform and final post production and/or past packaging documentation reviews.
• Perform final product verifications and inspections.
• Perform accurate and timely final post-production and/or past packaging documentation reviews
• Perform performance evaluations for direct reports and assists in evaluations of other technicians and is responsible for overseeing employee’s performance including annual performance appraisals and managing employee relations issues
• Assist in monitoring departmental and divisional goals and objectives and to ensure timely completion
• Create, review, and revise standard operating procedures.
• Document, monitor and provide corrective action of errors and accidents as needed.

What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience, which may include Team Lead, Master Processing Tech or SME (Subject Matter Expert); Previous experience in Tissue Banking, Medical Device or related industry; production environment or healthcare setting preferred
• Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) certification achieved within 2 years of employment and maintained throughout employment.

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Databases
• Able to convey information verbally and in writing
• Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Able to learn new skills
• Able to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions
• Able to teach or develop in others any skills and knowledge that relate to tissue processing
• Able to motivate and inspire the team to achieve production goals

Why work at LifeNet Health?

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You won’t find another company with a culture as strong as ours.

• 403(b) and Profit Sharing Plan
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Corporate-sponsored events 
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career, leadership, and skill development opportunities
• Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness seminars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to include employees and their family members 
• Dedicated and passionate co-workers

*The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidate’s qualifications including prior relevant experience.  The pay range for this position is $29.81/hourly (entry-level qualifications) to $39.75/hourly (experienced in this role).

*Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate’s knowledge and relevant experience.

*This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on certain criteria being met.

“All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and LifeNet Health reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law.  Further, nothing in this posting is intended to alter the “at will” relationship of a successful candidate and this posting does not constitute a specific promise.