Production Specialist

<p>At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.</p><div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><u><b>HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE</b></u></H2></div><div><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;><u>About you</u></p><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;><strong>Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you motivated by impactful work?

Do you have a passion for manufacturing excellence and thinking outside of the box? If so, then a career with STERIS in our Production team could be a great fit for you! </strong></p><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;><u>About Us</u></p><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>At STERIS we are a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.

Our mission is to help our customers create a healthier and safer world. Working at STERIS, you <strong>GROW</strong>, <strong>LEARN</strong> and <strong>MAKE A DIFFERENCE</strong>.</p><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>We are currently recruiting for a Production Specialist, for our Leicester plant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join us at leadership level in a division that drives the business forward through continuous improvement.</p></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><u><b>WHAT YOU WILL DO</b></u></H2></div><div><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;>The Production Specialist is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a diverse range of automated and manual production machinery. This role combines advanced technical capability with strong ownership of quality and safety standards.

The Production Specialist serves as a frontline troubleshooter, quality and safety champion, and technical mentor to operators, contributing to consistent production flow, product quality, and high operational performance.</p><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;><strong><u>Technical Operations </u></strong></p><ul style=margin-bottom 0cm; margin-top 0px;><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Operate, set up, and optimise automated and non automated machinery including automated robotic machines, guillotines, flow wrappers, strip cutters/bottle machines, rotary guillotines, label printers, dispensing equipment, saturating machinery, and new technologies.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Diagnose and resolve, where practicable, mechanical and electrical issues to minimise downtime.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Perform first line maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, minor adjustments, and component changeovers.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Complete process adjustments to maintain throughput and ensure product conformance.</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'>CONT'D</H2></div><div><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;><strong><u>Quality & Compliance </u></strong></p><ul style=margin-bottom 0cm; margin-top 0px;><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Conduct and accurately document product inspections in line with SOPs and quality requirements.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Escalate and support resolution of quality concerns, non conformances, and deviations.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Ensure all production activities comply with GMP, quality standards, and documentation requirements.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Promote and uphold a strong safety culture, acting as a role model for safe behaviors.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Identify hazards, conduct point of use safety checks, and proactively address unsafe conditions.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Support investigations into safety incidents and implement corrective actions.</li></ul><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;> </p><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;><strong><u>Continuous Improvement </u></strong></p><ul style=margin-bottom 0cm; margin-top 0px;><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Participate in root cause analysis, problem-solving events, and improvement activities.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Contribute ideas to improve reliability, efficiency, and process capability.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Support implementation and validation of new equipment and process changes.</li></ul><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;> </p><p style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif;><strong><u>Training & Team Support </u></strong></p><ul style=margin-bottom 0cm; margin-top 0px;><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 24px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Provide technical support to operators, coaching them on safe and efficient machine operation.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 24px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Support training plans, including documentation updates and on-the-job demonstrations.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 24px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Lead by example in 5S and workplace organisation.</li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt 24px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Deputise for the Production Supervisor when required, maintaining production control, communication, and adherence to standards.</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding 10px 0px;border 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size16px;word-wrap break-word;'><H2 style='font-size 1em; margin 0px'><u><b>WHAT YOU WILL NEED</b></u></H2></div><div><ul style=margin-bottom 0cm; margin-top 0px;><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>GCSE-level education or equivalent required. </li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Minimum 5 years’ experience operating production or automated machinery in a manufacturing environment. </li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting experience. </li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Ability to interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, and quality documentation. </li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems. </li><li style=margin 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height 107%; font-size 11pt; font-family Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent 24px;>Logical problem solving approaches to equipment and operational issues</li></ul></div></div></div><p> </p><p>STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe.

For more information, visit <a href=https//www.steris.com>www.steris.com</a>.</p><p>STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. </p>