Plant Manager
Isomedix Operations Inc. (US) · Sandy, UT
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $111k–$174k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 19 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Isomedix Operations Inc. (US) (industrial) in Sandy, UT. No OSHA Recordable Injuries or Days.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, FDA / GMP, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $111k–$174k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $115k–$159k. This one lists $111k–$174k.
Median of the low and high ends of 276 live postings that list pay, out of 909 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 908 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 9% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)
Typical $109k–$152k, from 235 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- ✓ Lean 40%
- ✓ EHS / safety 26%
- Root cause 25%
- Six Sigma 21%
- New product launch 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Isomedix Operations Inc. (US)As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Leads multi facility (campus) or multi-modality operations. Leads the site(s) management team(s) driving the daily execution of all aspects of handling and processing Customer products. Responsible for ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements. Responsible for management of site(s) Safety culture and program. Has P&L responsibility for the facility/facilities.
requirements
while handling Customer products, operating equipment and performing routine job functions.
- ✓Engage workforce through use of Lean Principles while seeking to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC). Development of Countermeasures and execution of Action Plans to improve daily performance.
- ✓Develop operating budget and manage area expenses to ensure P&L targets are achieved.
- ✓Recommend, submit and manage capital projects through completion.
Required Experience
- ✓5 years of operations leadership/people management experience with a bachelor's degree OR 10 years of operations leadership/people management experience with a high school diploma / GED.
- ✓5 years of safety Culture development and management
- ✓2 years of budget preparation
- ✓2 years of working across plant locations and with corporate functions
- ✓5 years of driving diverse and complex agendas (Customer, employee, SQDC)
- ✓5 years of talent selection and development
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
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Operational Excellence
- •Responsible for development of Safety culture, programs and compliance. Leads Plant Safety
- •Leader of Lean Steering Committee (LSC) responsible for the lean transformation of the plant
- •Audits and improves SQDC board metrics and adjusts priorities based on countermeasure performance and business needs.
- •Audits SQDC board and adjusts priorities based on countermeasure performance and business needs.
- •Identifies and creates systems to visualize the flow of information and products allowing people to immediately detect and correct abnormal conditions.
- •Communicates and manages capacity utilization to internal and external Customers.
- •Responsible for adherence to all applicable operating regulations (FDA, ISO, OSHA, NRC, EPA, DOT)
People Leadership
- •Drives a culture of positive employee relations, including responsiveness to safety, employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, communicating clear expectations and accountability processes, demonstrating effective leadership presence.
- •Develops direct reports and ensures tools are in place to develop staff and succession planning.
- •Owns employee engagement and action items to provide ongoing, positive change to site culture aligned with STERIS Business Imperatives.
- •Responsible for employee performance management and corrective actions in conjunction with Human Resources.
- •Provides final approval for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding.
Customer Relationship
- •Regularly interfaces with Customers to ensure service levels and expectations are met.
- •Partner with Sales leadership in conducting routine business reviews with Customers.
- •Resolves escalated Customer issues from the sterilization process.
- •Active involvement in Customer visits and Business Reviews.
- •Interface with Sales on Customer and capacity management.
- •Responsible for resolution of nonconformance resulting in Customer product reimbursement.
Delivering Results
- •Ensures performance across a range of activities and metrics within their area at the facility/campus level
- •Manage Safety Program to ensure safe working environment. No OSHA Recordable Injuries or Days
- •Customer Service – Ensure Customer processing needs are exceeded from inbound receipt of product to return shipment.
- •Improve accuracy during product processing to eliminate Customer product damage and quality related issues (NC/CC). Investigate Quality issues and corrective action development.
- •Ensure adherence to Safety and Quality
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer
- •Market Competitive pay
- •Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
- •Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
- •Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage
- •401(k) with a company match
- •Maternity and Paternity Leave
- •Additional add- on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- •Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
- •Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $111,000 - $174,350.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
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 and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .
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