Associate Value Stream Manager

Plans and directs all production and shipping operations under cGMP requirements. Responsible for achieving annual objectives for safety, quality, delivery and cost of the Value Stream. Embraces Lean Transformation through education of self and direct reports, Kaizen concepts and activities, visual management tools, root cause problem solving, and alignment with Policy Deployment objectives. Works closely with the Director of Operations to establish operations budget and is responsible for maintaining budget with year-over-year targets to improve cost ratio. Demonstrates respect for people through employee involvement, development, and teamwork while ensuring a safe environment. Provides leadership and direction in plant directors absence.

This roles requires onsite work 5 days per week in St Louis, MO. Working Hours for this role are: Monday-Friday 6am-3pm. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or H1B Transfer.

• ◆Manage and coach both direct and indirect Value Stream team members, including Production and Shipping & Receiving. Provide direction and collaborate with Management and support staff outside of the Value Stream to conduct operations in a safe and productive capacity to meet the needs of our Customers and business objectives.
• ◆In plant directors absence provides leadership, direction and support to ensure that production schedules, and business operations run effectively while adhering to established processes and procedures.
• ◆Works closely and collaborates with Planning developing production schedules to maximize utilization of equipment and labor while minimizing material loss.
• ◆Create development plans for direct reports for personal and professional growth that will benefit each individual and the company. Assist in the development plans for indirect reports.
• ◆Plans and directs production and shipping department with the assistance of the Value Stream team members, including equipment and staffing utilization along with scheduling of both manual and automated manufacturing systems that support products.
• ◆Responsible for operational decisions associated with quality control, process procedures, equipment maintenance, and labor utilization.
• ◆Responsible for the review and accuracy of work instructions and standard work and ensures timely signature tasks. Responsible for the implementation and training of all Corporate and local procedures and work instructions and maintains documentation of training.
• ◆Drives a safe working behavior within the department by demonstrating and promoting safe work performance, ensuring communications and recoginitions, as well as identifying and anticipating safety needs relative to equipment and or conditions. Maintains a safe working environment by establishing and enforcing procedures, rules and regulations in accordance with World Class Safety initiatives and the culture of STERIS Corporation.
• ◆Responsible for compliance and training of internal and external regulations. Stay abreast of current regulations and establish a monitoring program to audit compliance.
• ◆Supports approved new product development teams and projects through manufacturing input as required.
• ◆Provide direction and leadership in Continous Improvement and Lean Principles. Continually work to implement ideas and concepts from lean activities. Provide the necessary training and follow up to sustain improvements.
• ◆Works for continous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations, incorporating staff suggestions into analysis. Utilize investigating process deviations, customer complaints audit activities and recommendations for implementing corrective or improvement actions within the department.
• ◆Lead production staff by coaching, counseling, motivating and disciplining as needed. Plan, monitor and appraise job results. Direct and maintain activities designed to achieve and maintain high employee morale. Foster intra- and inter-department cooperation and teamwork. Works with HR and other managers to ensure fair and consistent policy administration for all Union and non-union staff.

• ✓Bachelor's Degree
• ✓Plus 3-5 years working in a manufacturing environment
• ✓OR High School Diploma/GED
• ✓Plus 7-10 Years progressively responsible experience directly managing people in a manufacturing environment. Experience in this capacity at STERIS is high preferred.
• ✓1-3 years supervisory experience
• ✓1-3 years Lean Operations experience
• ✓1-3 years working in regulated environment, preferably drug and/or medical device