Director Operations

Company: Steri-Tek
Location: Lewisville
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Operations is responsible for the overall operation and performance of a sterilization facility. This Director, Operations opportunity is in our Lewiston, TX facility. This is a very hands-on position overseeing the following facility functions; Operations, Sterilization Validation, Quality Assurance, Safety & Training.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates the interaction of all functions within the facility.
  • Ensures that customer product is processed safely, efficiently and in accordance with specifications and procedures.
  • Seeks continuous improvement in all areas of operation with a focus on safety, quality, productivity and operational efficiency, maintenance, and cost control/reduction.
  • Maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements to include, but not limited to: FDA, OSHA and ISO.
  • Administers and manages annual budgets for capital and operating expenses in support of corporate objectives and operates within budget.
  • Represents the organization to industry groups, key customers, representatives of government and regulatory agencies.
    • Works with human resources to implement short- and long-range operating objectives, facility organizational structure, staffing requirements and succession plans.
    • Implements critical strategies to secure competitive advantage in business processes/systems, efficient workflow, cycle time reductions, supplier relationships and alliances, quality and compliance.
    • Analyzes facility statistical data and makes decisions based on that information.
    • Integrates activities between facility departments to solve problems associated with sustaining product, which include improvements to existing processes and tooling/equipment, and new technology.
    • Interfaces with Senior Executive Team members to optimize resources from each functional area including safety, finance, sales, engineering, human resources and Quality to drive results and support the sterilization strategy.
      • Practices all health and safety procedures and makes safety a top priority. Accountable for a clean, safe, environmentally responsible manufacturing operation.
      • Achieves maximum levels of productivity, ensuring that the business benefits from the lowest possible cost and best value. SUPERVISION GIVEN: Supervises the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, all Sterilization Validation and other Facility personnel as needed. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIRED:
        • Undergraduate Degree Required within a science related field preferred.
        • 5-10 years of progressive experience in a production environment, Operations or Manufacturing environment, including 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in the medical equipment or Lab services industry.
        • Specific experience within the Operations function in the medical device or Lab services industry.
        • Strong general business knowledge and a strong operations leadership background.
        • Strong understanding of systems and the key drivers within an operations environment.
          • Strong knowledge of compliance, quality and safety as relates to all regulatory agencies, including FDA, OSHA and ISO.
          • Excellent teamwork, leadership, relationship building, mentoring, training and project management experience and skills.
          • Balance of strategic and tactical thinking skills. Skilled in analyzing and drawing information for long-term strategic change and improvement for the site.
          • Ability to work comfortably within a fast paced and matrixed organization.
          • Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
            • Effective leadership, judgment and interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels across the entire organization.
            • Results-oriented with a positive, professional attitude and a sense of urgency to get things done.
            • Above average computer skills in the area of analysis using databases/spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook and Teams. Steri-Tek offers medical, dental, vision, 401K with matching, and paid holiday and paid time off.

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