Senior Process Operations Specialist

## Position Summary

Develops new or improves existing processes with the goal of improving process quality and reliability. Establishes medium range objectives for these process improvements, including cost savings and quality improvements. Responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner which stresses safety, incorporates countermeasures and is consistent with company policies, customer services and plant objectives. Works closely with production, Maintenance, and Compliance departments to manager complex process issues and contribute to the overall performance of the business.

This position is expected to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.

## What you will do as a Sr. Process Operations Specialist

- Uses technical capacity to collect and analyze data, and based on findings, recommends improvements and modifications to current technologies.
- Facilitates process reviews, processing methods, equipment, and training to drive improvement in efficiency and reduction in waste.
- Utilize statistical tools and lean principles to identify root causes and improve processes (Process capability, Pareto analysis, SPC, etc.).
- Provide guidance for chartering kaizen events.
- Monitor process improvements to ensure the achievement of expected tangible benefits.
- Identify ways to optimize and improve processing performance providing feedback to operations leadership when procedures are not correct.
- Assist Operations Leadership and production employees in resolving process problems through a drive to root cause and permanent corrective action 8-step Process.
- Recommend mistake-proofing methods and develop workstation aids to assist in operations job performance.
- Assist production to troubleshoot process issues for improvement and sustainment.
- Provides for personal protection by using personal protective equipment and/or monitoring devices as required by safety rules, conditions and job tasks.
- Exhibits a commitment to the AST shared values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous improvement through ensuring defect-free workmanship, assisting others to meet the Customer’s needs, searching for efficient and effective ways to reduce waste, being active and accountable for Customer satisfaction, and satisfying the Customer’s needs with a sense of urgency.
- Contributes in a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, the GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties as assigned.

## The Skills, Abilities, and Experience needed

Required

- A High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years of experience in process operations, or in lieu of education, 12+ years pf experience in process operations
- 10 + years of experience in the practice of Lean Principles, ROI, waste reduction, etc.
- 10 + years of experience and proven results in Continuous Improvement projects
- 10 + years of experience achieving results in metrics driven environments
- 10 + years of  Solid knowledge and demonstrated understanding of Toyota Production Systems and methodologies such as A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visuals Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving and root cause analysis (PDCA), Quality at the Source, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, abnormality management, Hoshin Kanri – SDP X Matrix, project management, cellular and model line development.
- Proficiency with computer applications, Microsoft applications preferred.
- Ability to effectively read, write, and verbally communication in English.
- Ability to work under general direction of a supervisor or senior team member.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Above average organizing, analyzing and math skills to determine organizational, Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
- Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.

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Pay range for this opportunity is $92,650.00 - $119,900.00. ] 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity 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.