Associate Value Stream Manager

The Associate Value Stream Manager in the STERIS St. Louis Missouri facility plans and directs all packaging operations under ISO 9001/13485 and cGMP requirements. In this role you are responsible for achieving annual objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost of the Value Stream. The Associate Value Stream Manager 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. You work closely with the Value Stream Manager to establish operations budget and is responsible for maintaining budget with year-over-year targets to improve cost ratio. The Associate Value Stream Manager demonstrates respect for people through employee involvement, development, and teamwork while ensuring a safe environment.

• Manage and coach both direct and indirect Value Stream team members, including Packaging Supervisor and Operators, Shipping & Receiving Supervisor and Operators, Engineering, Maintenance, QC, Production Planning, and Manufacturing Coordination.
• 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.
• Workclosely and collaborates with Planning and Processing Value Stream 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.
• Planand directthe Packaging department with the assistance of the Value Stream team members, including equipment and manpower utilization along with scheduling of both manual and automated manufacturing and packaging 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 within PLM. Responsible for the implementation and training of all Corporate and local procedures and work instructions and maintains documentation of training.
• Drivea safe working behavior within the department by demonstrating and promoting safe work performance, ensuring communications and recognition, as well as identifying and anticipating safety needs relative to equipment and or conditions.
• Maintaina 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 (e.g., FDA, Homeland Security, OSHA, EPA, ISO 9001/13485, and STERIS).
• Stay abreast of current regulations and establish a monitoring program to audit compliance. Responsible for familiarity with and administration of the IUE Labor Agreement in a consistent manner.
• Supportapproved new product development teams and projects through manufacturing input as required.
• Provide direction and leadership in Continuous 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 continuous 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.
• Workwith HR and other managers to ensure fair and consistent policy administration for all Union and non-union staff

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED and 10 + years' progressively responsible experience directly managing people.
• 3+ years working in a manufacturing environment.1+ years Lean Operations experience
• Minimum of 1+ years working in regulated environment, preferably drug and/or medical device
• Strong team orientation with ability to influence and collaborate with others
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed take charge leader that strives for continuous improvement
• Solid analytical and organizational skills.
• Positive leadership abilities, proactively voicing ideas, opinions, and suggestions in a constructive way
• Financial and business acumen, understanding Customer and business needs to interpret financial data and performance measures to make informed decisions
• Strategic thinker and Customer focused with strong sense of urgency to meeting their needs.
• Ability to apply data analysis and scientific thinking to problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives..
• Proven success delivering results and strong time management skills.Accountability and ownership of goals and results
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree preferred and 7+ years' progressively responsible experience directly managing people.

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

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

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