Assistant Manager
Join Parachute · Maryville, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Who We Are
We’re building a better way to donate plasma — one that’s fast, friendly, and powered by smart technology - our donor app makes booking and earning easy for donors, and our team makes every visit feel welcoming and personal. We’ve grown from 2 to 30+ locations in under 3 years, and we’re just getting started. If you want to grow your career with a high-energy team, this is a great opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day operations by jumping in on the donor floor, keeping things moving, and ensuring smooth donor flow and retention.
- Partner on strategy with the Center Director to plan and execute goals around operations, donor experience, and compliance.
- Lead by example and coach team members in real time.
- Monitor quality, safety, and regulatory standards, supporting audits and inspections.
- Manage and maintain inventory, equipment, and supplies.
- Recruit and develop exceptional team members and foster a culture of growth and accountability.
- Communicate and align expectations through regular team syncs, share updates, and keep everyone focused on the day’s priorities.
Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma, GED equivalent, or higher education
- 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., sit or stand for extended periods, and enter cold environments (-40°C) for short periods
- Ability to work both day and evening hours, weekends, holidays, extended shifts as needed
Who You Are
- A Reliable Problem Solver – You take ownership. You're excited to get in the weeds, know how to creatively prioritize and solve a long, ambiguous, and evolving task list, are trustworthy and outcomes oriented.
- An Empathetic Communicator – You know how to adapt your communication style to meet different audiences (staff with different styles, donors, Ops leadership); you have strong conflict resolution skills, are even-keeled under pressure, and know how to motivate and inspire others.
- A Data-Driven Decision Maker – You are metrics driven, have strong logical reasoning and decision-making skills, aren’t distracted by one-offs or edge cases
- Development-Minded - You are self-aware and curious, have integrity, and have a track record of steep learning curves.
Why Join Parachute?
- Competitive pay + monthly bonus potential
- Significant career growth opportunities in a fast-scaling environment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays