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Steris Director Operations Job Details | Steris Corporation in United States
Director Operations
Req ID: 44812
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Sharon Hill, PA, US, 19079
Description:
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
Director Operations
As the Director of Operations, you will lead the facility in the daily operations and manufacturing of customized products in a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate has a proven record of achievement in their ability to lead, inspire, and promote teamwork and collaboration. Responsibilities are focused on the safe, high quality, on time, cost effective delivery of products to Customers globally. This incumbent will lead the team in implementing operational strategies and achieving business objectives. This individual will possess strong financial acumen, drive continuous improvement in operating performance, and be able to lead a team in delivering results and achieving established KPIs.
What you will do as a Director of Operations
Direct and lead overall plant operations: production, engineering, quality control, supply chain, and shipping, along with supporting staff functions.
Determine and manage plant procedures and policy consistent with company, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
Foster and promote a healthy and safe work environment consistent with OSHA, EPA or other applicable country, regional, and/or municipal standards. Enforce that all potential or real hazards and injuries are reported, work practices are properly followed, all appropriate PPE is used, and all applicable safety training is delivered.
Develop short and long-term strategies and objectives including capital and workforce planning and administer operating functions, approvals, reports, and metrics.
Establish, monitor, direct and achieve agreed-upon business metrics, goals, and objectives.
Develop, supervise, and evaluate Lean Manufacturing strategies. Oversee management and drive of continuous improvement activities by ensuring that the principles of operational excellence are driven deeply into the culture and regularly assessed for improvement; strategically deploy lean tools to drive step-change improvements (e.g. Shingijutsu events); and produce and deliver results while striving for year over year improvements in KPI’s.
Manage delivery of all products within established cost and Quality standards in accordance with Customer requirements, Quality Systems, design specifications, production schedules, and cost work standards.
Develop, promote, and maintain an engaged workforce that includes individual development opportunities for employees, training and education, coaching, leadership development, standard daily management, idea sharing, reward and recognition, effective communication, employee involvement, effective recruitment and succession planning, and accountability.
Develop, supervise, evaluate, and coach direct reports and the facility’s leadership team. Provide the necessary coaching and mentoring to develop both technical and managerial skills.
Ensure and promote positive employee and union relations (where applicable) to ensure a highly motivated workforce that is dedicated to, and supportive of meeting Customer requirements and company objectives.
Develop annual business plans in support of corporate objectives and monitor performance against plan, taking corrective actions to ensure all objectives are met. Control activities and expenditures to ensure operating within established budgets.
Communicate the progress and status of the operations at the facility to corporate management. Serve as liaison between the facility and the other STERIS facilities and business groups.
Promote and represent STERIS in the local civic and medical communities. Host Customers and other visitors. Instill a Customer-centered culture across the organization.
Other operations-related responsibilities which may be assigned.
Experience, skills, and abilities needed
Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or Related Technical Field). Master's degree preferred.
10+ years’ experience in manufacturing or business operations and procedures.
5+ years’ of manufacturing management experience.
Experience with manufacturing/processing techniques and tools.
Thorough understanding of general practices and operations of Human Resources, Finance, Engineering, Materials Management and Quality System requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, interpersonal, presentation, and computer skills.
Regulatory/FDA, medical device operations experience, strongly preferred.
Experience with MRP/Kanban environment, preferred.
What STERIS offers you
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
Here is a brief overview of what we offer:
Market competitive pay
Paid vacation time and paid holidays
Annual merit bonus and incentive plans
Medical, vision, prescription, dental and life insurance
401(k) with a company match
Long/short term disability
Maternity and Paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Additional add – on benefits /discounts such as Pet Insurance
Excellent opportunities for advancement and a stable long-term career
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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
Req ID: 44812
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Sharon Hill, PA, US, 19079
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