Senior Director Operations

The Senior Director Operations is responsible for leading multiple complex and efficient manufacturing facilities that operate independently and include oversight of support functions such as Supply Chain, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Finance, Human Resources at each location. This responsibility will be achieved through the development and execution of a successful strategic plan that meets stakeholder and Customer needs and accomplished while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement. The individual collaborates directly with business and operations leaders to establish operating strategies, align on objectives, KPI's, evaluates each location's performance, pro-actively manages risk, and enforces accountability throughout. Additionally, the Senior Director, Operations oversees multiple plant budgets, capital requests, and optimization of inventory.

• Develops and executes strategies to meet Operations business goals.
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with stakeholder business leaders to identify business needs and objectives.
  • Research and analyze data, as well as market and environmental conditions to identify opportunities, challenges, and functional needs.
  • Develop short and long-term strategic plans that align to business objectives.
  • Determine potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Leads cross functional teams to execute on initiatives.
  • Drives successful operations of designated manufacturing locations/areas of responsibility with a focus on Safety, Sustainability, Quality, Cost, and Delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and strategies in alignment with STERIS's standards of operational excellence.
  • Ensures safety policies and protocols are in place and maintained for all locations and reinforces accountability for safety performance.
  • Operations are carried out through the lens of sustainability and towards a reduction of negative environmental impact.
  • Drives consistency and standardization throughout each facility.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members in achieving operational goals.
  
  
  
  
• Regularly communicates with, aligns with, and supports Corporate shared functions (e.g. Quality, Regulatory, Business Transformation/CI, Human Resources, Finance, IT, etc.) in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term plans to meet business objectives.
• Leads and holds Operations leaders accountable for meeting or exceeding performance linked to Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Contributes to the KPI process for other functions.
  
  
  
  • Provides direction and guidance on the development of KPI's for each location, ensuring that the KPI's implemented are aligned with overall business objectives and operational goals.
  • Collaborates with shared services functions and key stakeholders on KPI development that overlap with Operations locations.
  • Holds Operations leaders accountable for meeting or exceeding their KPIs.
  • Provides guidance, support, and resources for leaders to achieve their targets.
  • Facilitates/participates in cross-functional collaboration to achieve alignment and common goals.
  
  
  
  

• Collaborates and communicates with, on an ongoing basis, key business leaders and stakeholders regarding current status on plant performance, initiatives, special projects, and other key actions that could potentially impact Customer delivery, safety, quality, cost, or morale.
• Develops Operations annual budgeting and operational plans, monitors performance against plan, and takes corrective actions to ensure all objectives are met. Business planning includes requirements for staffing, capital equipment, materials, facilities, etc. that will result in meeting Customer demands and network optimization.
• Leads, implements, and supports continuous improvement methodologies, initiatives, and practices for optimal operational efficiency while reinforcing a continuous improvement culture.
• Ensures application of company procedures and requirements including but not limited to Quality and Regulatory, HR, Finance, Code of Business Conduct, and STERIS's standards of operational excellence.
• Fosters and promotes a safety culture and work environment consistent with OSHA, EPA and other applicable in-country and company standards. Ensures for each facility 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 received.
• Leads and participates in strategy and tactics for Associate engagement, talent development/training, succession planning, Associate, and labor relations. Provides an engaging work environment, fosters two-way communication, hires, evaluates performance, provides feedback, development assignment opportunities, provides coaching/mentoring, and holds leaders accountable for meeting objectives and successful operations.
  
  
  
  • Selects, develops, and retains high-quality talent and ensures a similar approach at each operations facility.
  • Builds talent strategy and capabilities to meet company objectives.
  • Provides coaching and feedback to direct reports for optimal performance and while maintaining accountability for performance and achieving set objectives.
  • Leverage people data resources to identify opportunities for improvement in Associate engagement and ensure operations leaders are creating a productive and engaging work environment for Associates.
  • Conduct regular and ongoing check-ins with direct reports focused on discussing objectives, performance, engagement, and growth/development.
  
  
  
  
• Performs other operations-related responsibilities that may be assigned.
  
  

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, supply chain, or related field
• Minimum 15 years experience in supply chain, manufacturing operations, manufacturing related processes
• Minimum 10 years experience in an Operations-related leadership role
• Minimum 5 years lean manufacturing experience and knowledge

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Minimum 5 years experience working with medical device requirements
• Experience working in a similar industrial environment

Other:

• Demonstrated strengths inleadership, business acumen, developing partnerships/relationships, delivering results, organizing and analysis, planning, strategy development, verbal and written communication including presentation skills, and sufficient computer skills
• Thorough understanding of the functional and general practices and operations of Human Resources, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Materials Management and Quality System requirements

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market competitive pay
• Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• Long/short term disability coverage
• 401(K) with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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