Production Manager - Steam

Position Summary

At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), We are One Team with One Goal, and we are committed to patient safety by providing contract sterilization services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial communities. Our sterilization services ensure the safety of those who use these products, including our families, our friends, and ourselves.

The Production Manager serves as leader for Steam department in our Brooklyn Park, Minnesota location. In this role the Production Manager manages processes, supervises team members and ensures growth and continuous improvement of the Steam Sterilization Services business. 

This position requires working onsite in our Brooklyn Park, MN location between the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday

What You'll Do as a Production Manager

• Perform as the main operational contact for Customer, partnering closely with Sales on new steam opportunities and routine Customer interactions.  
• Provide accountability and ownership of all Steam nonconformances, Customer complaints and CAPA processes.
• Perform technical review of control chart reports and direction on events. 
• Facilitate on-site and virtual Customer audits and tours related to the contract steam service.   
• Act as the Business Process Owner of Contract Steam; own the processes related to steam.
• Support site and validation team questions and operational review for steam protocols, execution, and final reports.
• Lead steam operators by providing work direction, training, and coaching on the Steam Sterilization Standard Operating Procedures.
• Leadscontinuous improvement activities related to steam operation, including Safety, Delivery, Quality and Cost (SDQC), Key Performance indicators (KPI's).

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required: 

• High School diploma / GED plus a minimum of 10 years of supervisory or leadership experience in related field or industry.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to build partnerships to grow the business.
• Strong customer service orientation with both internal and external customers.

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Business Operations discipline with a minimum of 8 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a related field or industry.   
• CISS- Moist Heat (MH) Certification, preferred.

What STERIS Offers

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

#LI-MO1

#LI- Onsite