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. Position Summary: Responsible and/or accountable for customer management, operational management, quality performance, engineering, Health & Safety, Security and Environmental management of the AST ITA plant. To provide regular and appropriate performance information to STERIS Managers/Director and ensure compliance to all relevant Company and legal regulations. Duties: - Ensure safe operations of the plant and company by development of an effective safety culture, enforcement of safety practices in compliance to internal and external requirements and regulations. - In conjunction with the (Senior) Sales Managers ensure the effective management of existing and new Customers and drive Customer satisfaction. - Provide Leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and activities in line with STERIS world class safety objectives and the Quality management system. - Manage and develop 20 staff, allocate resources and assign specific duties to achieve pre-determined commercial and business objectives for the business in the plant - Ensure that the business operates within and towards the published STERIS Corporate vision and global objectives, including LEAN, 5S, Sustainability and One Team One Goal strategies.: Duties - cont'd: Education Degree: - High School Diploma or GED Required Experience: - 10-15 Years technical, commercial or related - Valid driver’s licence - Proven technical capability - Proven leadership qualities (leading by example) - High degree of trust, integrity and honesty - Acute awareness of the importance of safety to the business - Willing to go the extra mile for our Customers (Customer First, always) - Good understanding of the principle of continuous improvement - Well-developed understanding of risk and risk avoidance - Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) - Good understanding of the local business market. Some exposure to the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industries would be a distinct advantage - Able to remain calm under pressure and make rational decisions - Attention to detail Preferred Experience: Skills: STERIS is a leading provider of products and services that meet the needs of growth areas within Healthcare: procedures, devices, vaccines and biologics. We exist to fulfill our MISSION TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD. STERIS is a $3B, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 16,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries. STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.