STERIS · 3 weeks ago
Director, Continuous Improvement
Mentor, OH, US, 44060
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$142K/yr - $183K/yr
15+ years expSTERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. They are seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement to develop and implement corporate improvement strategies, drive business transformation, and coach senior management on continuous improvement methodologies. The role involves collaborating with leadership to facilitate cultural change and manage continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Organize senior management CI/lean steering committee and activities to set direction for business transformation and provide guidance to execute. Ensures that all local steering committees are supported and operate effectively
Collaborate with business leaders to facilitate and lead cultural and strategic changes across functional departmental boundaries within designated business area
Advise and counsel leadership by providing strategic direction in prioritizing CI opportunities and ensuring that CI initiatives align with the business strategy
Develop and implement a team-based learning environment along with the appropriate structure to sustain improvements
Create and implement transformation plans across the organization based on Corporate Continuous Improvement strategy, and local business strategy, and directly manage CI initiatives and programs
Drive Continuous Improvement implementation to achieve cost reductions, cycle time improvements, and quality improvements through effective Lean tool management, benchmarking, Key Performance Indicator development, and scorecard development and monitoring for various functions within the organization
Develops and leads team to apply structured, technical problem solving methodologies such as DMAIC, six sigma green belt/black belt, statistical data analysis, etc. to confirm root causes of problems, in alignment with strategic needs
Assesses, coaches, and provides constructive feedback to teams to strengthen competencies within the enterprise
Implement methods to identify Continuous Improvement opportunities within the organization through the use of key metrics, analysis, accountability, and standardization
Provides advice and consultation as a transformation subject matter expert on best practices, significant projects, and/or special Continuous Improvement initiatives
Drives team to implement corrective and preventative actions to solve root causes and prevent recurrence, reduce variation, and drive improvement in quality and other key KPIs
Prepares budgets, schedules, and other financial reports for successful strategy deployment
Hires, trains, develops, coaches, and provides team member guidance and supervision in the event of having direct report(s)
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through benchmarking world-class organizations and personal Continuous Improvement and Business Transformation related training
Drives and coaches use of project management principles including establishing and tracking timelines, identifying, and mitigating risks, communicating across teams at all levels
Other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Chemical or other Engineering, Microbiology, Data Analysis, or Related Technical Field)
Minimum 15 years of demonstrated qualified Improvement experience in a leadership role
One successful enterprise transformation required with experience in deploying lean culture in an organization
Minimum 8 years' experience leading and managing a Continuous Improvement team
Demonstrated impact that translates to clear, bottom line performance results with step-function change with ability to produce $3 million in cost savings
Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving techniques. Proficiency in analyzing business needs, determining appropriate solutions and/or opportunities, and deploying them
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, communicate, motivate, instill confidence, and persuade in difficult or complex situations
Demonstrated impact using improvement tools: For example, Toyota Productions System and methodologies such as: A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving, Built In Quality, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, Chaku-chaku lines, karikuri devices, DMAIC, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, statistical data analysis, etc
Lean certification from a recognized independent technical organization
Experience with improvement leadership in large functional areas i.e., Field Service, R&D, Plant Operations, Administrative Operations, etc
Experience delivering training, coaching, and developing all levels: executive to hourly employees
Preferred
Experience with Shingijutsu consultants and mentoring by a recognized competent Continuous Improvement consultancy
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Benefits
Market competitive pay
Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
Long/short term disability coverage
401(K) with company match
Maternity and parental leave
Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
Company
STERIS
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.28M2010-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $0.28M
1998-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Carestio
President and CEO, STERIS
Walter Rosebrough
CEO Emeritus & Senior Advisor
Recent News
2025-11-05
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