District Director

Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking an experienced, results-driven District Director to lead operations across multiple locations in Jacksonville, FL. 

• →Provide strategic leadership and oversight of daily operations across multiple district locations, ensuring blood collection goals and operational objectives are achieved.
• →Lead, coach, and develop management teams, establishing clear expectations and accountability for performance.
• →Build and maintain strong relationships with local hospital and community partners to ensure blood product availability and exceptional service.
• →Ensure district operations maintain compliance with organizational policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• →Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen team performance, and support continued organizational growth.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in blood banking or a related healthcare environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, personnel management, and multi-site operations.
• Understanding of applicable state and federal regulations governing blood banking and laboratory operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate operational and financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and prepare reports.
• Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop teams and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth’s driver eligibility requirements.
• Ability to fulfill the position’s on-call responsibilities.

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.

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.