About this role
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.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
About you
Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you passionate about supporting the medical and pharmaceutical industries? Do you care about keeping patients and people safe? If so, then a career with Steris could be a great fit for you.
About Us
At STERIS we are the technological leader in design, production, and supply of sterilization equipment and monitoring systems.
We are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at a skilled professional level.
What's involved
This role is key to the improvement of production processes. Reporting to the Operations Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting Operations with continuous improvement initiatives, improving line efficiency, cost savings, quality control, and identifying areas for improvement using statistics and root cause analysis
Duties
Identifies and addresses opportunities to improve yield, reduce waste and costs, and enhance delivery
Collects data to support suggested improvements through time observations, Gemba Walks and report analysis
Leads troubleshooting projects to resolve complex operational issues
Prepare and support individuals throughout change to drive success
Manages project risks and issues effectively to minimise the impact on project success
Improves processes based on the data and evidence collected and demonstrates the justification and benefits to the management team
Ensures consistency of results by monitoring performance post-launch
Effectively manages numerous improvement projects simultaneously
Ensures timely and complete project delivery, including handover to appropriate teams
Demonstrates strong and positive leadership when managing organizational changes
Coordinates with departments to standardize and update procedures, ensuring compliance with the company's Quality Management System
Facilitates and potentially leads capital expenditure projects
Supports and manages established lean objectives and lean activities/events as necessary to support business goals
Ensures that all company policies and procedures (Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, Environmental, Disciplinary, etc.) are adhered to at all times
Required experience
Essential
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a manufacturing environment (preferably Lean Manufacturing)
A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a Process Improvement role (Projects, Process Engineer)
Experience of managing projects, including stakeholder management
Full clean UK Driving Licence
To be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience of using a ERP system (e.g. Oracle, Microsoft 365, Sage)
Experience creating process flows and standard work
Be able to effectively negotiate, influence and collaborate at all levels through both excellent verbal and written communication
Desirable
Desirable – Working experience of Six Sigma and Lean
Desirable – Previous experience of using Oracle ERP system
Desirable – Project Management Qualification
Skills
Must be a team player and ability to work independently with minimal supervision (self-starter)
Strong analytical skills
Strong collaboration skills
Must be motivated and driven
Must have a desire and ability to learn new systems and equipment to expand system and business knowledge
Must be an effective decision maker and demonstrate good judgment to resolve problems
Must have excellent attention to detail
Must demonstrate strong leadership, planning, change management and organisational skills
Must be able to effectively summarise and present technical information to a variety of audiences
Have confidence to challenge the current situation/process
Must have interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with different stakeholders.
Equal opportunities
STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law. The Company bases all employment decisions on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities with the intention that the best candidate is selected for each position.
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 www.steris.com.
STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.