Sterilization Site LeaderReports ToSenior Director, Sterilization ServicesPosition SummaryThe Sterilization plant leader is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the sterilization facility.They source, recruit and oversee a team of employees, ensuring all safety and regulatory standards are adhered and in place.They manage all supply through the plant, from validation and test runs through to production runs.They manage production and validation schedules to ensure safe and effective ramp up and day to day operations of the site.They will collaborate with appropriate teams to create support structures and systems that ensure the highest level of Safety, Quality and Culture that enable us to drive supply chain resiliency to support continued uninterrupted product supply while also supporting future business growth.Team LeadershipSources, hires and creates a team of sterilization professionals, supervisors, operators and appropriate technical support to run the plant in a safe, effective and efficient mannerManages, mentors and develops the teams in order to ensure that culture aligned to Stryker's mission and values are realizedCreates and manages appropriate guidance, training and performance criteria for the operators and site that is aligned to Stryker's goalsFosters a culture of safety, quality and accountability within the plant, from start up through operationsSafety and Environmental ComplianceEnsures that all plant, equipment and buildings are following all appropriate safety regulations to drive a zero incident cultureOversees, implements and executes appropriate processes and procedures to ensure employee safety is a number priorityEngages with appropriate teams to ensure all employees are appropriately qualified and trained to operate in this facilityWorking with the EHS organization and other relevant teams,



works to create a continuous safety monitoring program that drives a zero incident culture.Ensure that all environmental regulations are adhered to and in practice through the construction of the sterilization site and are implemented accordingly.Manages and ensures that all appropriate environmental regulations are in place during the commissioning, validation and operation of this siteDevelops and implements protocols for handling sterilization‐related emergencies or equipment failuresDrives daily operations with a zero incident cultureSterilization Operations and supplyCreates, supports and executes all pre-operations sterilization validation and qualification activities to ensure plant is operational in alignment with overall business strategyEnsures all people, methods and materials are in place to support operational activitiesCollaborates and supports active use and adherence of site QMS, acting as lead for all Audits (internal and external)Creates and implements Sterilization processes and procedures that support the reduction of ETO useManages and leads all activities related to sterilization processes within the facilityActs as plant manager collaborating with all functions locally and within the Stryker networkLeads and owns the P&L; for the site and ensures appropriate Financial acumen is practice aligned to Stryker best practicesCollaborates with appropriate functions to create operational metrics that align to the overall business plan for the siteEducation & Special TrainingsBachelor's degree (Microbiology/Sterilization related discipline, or related field),



MBA or Masters in related field preferred10+ years of experience as a successful Sterilization/MFG/Quality/Business professional with 8+ years as a successful leader preferably in the Medical Device sectorDemonstrated experience with strategic planning and implementing programs to ensure strong governance, resource alignment to key priorities, and performance monitoringDemonstrated experience leading process standardization and continuous improvement in complex, matrix organization.Willingness to enforce standardized processes and refine them when provided feedbackExperience implementing transformational changes and processes in a complex organizationQualifications & ExperienceBehavioralEnthusiastic about opportunity to establish new approach to Sterilization– never content with the status quo, an insatiable curiosity for improvementStrong thought partnership with other business leaders on value creation tools and processesDistinctive leadership, ability to make tough/unpopular decisions, but well respected by internal and external business leadersDemonstrated results orientation, analytical ability, problem solving, and operational capability.Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, motivate, and influence others in a dynamic high‐pressure environment.Demonstrated versatility and a willingness to manage, mentor, and lead a team through change and ambiguityExcellent interpersonal communication, collaborative teamwork, and conflict management skills.Strong ability to build trusting relationships at executive levels internally and externally.Passion for finding innovative trends and methods to improve Stryker Sterilization performanceTechnicalAbility to create actionable, short‐term, mid‐term, and long‐term strategies based on fact base and stake holder inputKnowledgeable about Sterilization, Regulations and E2E supply chainViewed as source of truth for reporting, processes, and other questions by Stryker for Sterilization related questionsProject management experience required; certification preferred#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Sterilization - Site Leader (Tijuana)
🏢 Stryker
📍 Tijuana