Process development director job description

Sterile Processing is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the medical sterilization processes for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH), including the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage, maintenance, and handling of medical instruments, supplies, and equipment used in BSWH operating rooms, hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory care facilities. Develops and implements sterile processing policies, procedures, and practices for assigned area of responsibility with a focus on sterilization standards, quality assurance, and process efficiencies. Ensures proper sanitation and decontamination protocols are followed according to all applicable laws, regulations, and BSWH standards. Develops and delivers education and training on regulatory requirements, technical and safety procedures, and BSWH sterilization standards. Monitors inventory and usage levels to ensure adequate inventory of sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment are available to meet BSWH patient care needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE


1. Responsible for directing all aspects of sterile processing services in region or assigned area of responsibility.
2. Develops and implements plans, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure the sterile processing can meet BSWH patient care needs and business objectives.
3. Directs sterile processing staff to ensure daily operations, work methods, and performance standards for preparing and handling sterile instruments and supplies meet or exceed patient care requirements of the assigned area of BSWH hospitals and clinics.
4. Monitors compliance regarding sterilization methods in accordance with standards set forth by all applicable regulatory requirements, including the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).
5. Identifies and addresses issues affecting services and implements continuously improvement and solutions.
6. Collaborates with Perioperative, Nursing, and Patient Safety teams to analyze and address trends and issues regarding patient care and safety, potentially due to sterilization or disinfection processes.
7. Evaluates and selects prospective vendors, prepares proposals, manages their contract cost and performance.
8. Oversees the quality control process and documentation of department sterilizer system use and maintenance.
9. Ensures adequate record keeping of sterilization indicators, biological reports, and training procedures.
10. Prepares timely and accurate financial, statistical, and tracking reports and interpretation as required.



KEY SUCCESS FACTORS


1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Business, related field, or equivalent experience.
2. 3+ years of experience in central sterile or operating room processing. 5+ years preferred.
3. 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
4. Experience in a large, acute-care hospital or hospital system preferred.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of central sterile instrument processing concepts, practices, and procedures.
6. Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other sterile processing certifications preferred.



BENEFITS


Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS
\t EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification \t EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

Job Details

Responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for OSI North America Operations Process Team. This position will lead the team in delivering product commercialization while championing process improvement across the manufacturing network. The Process Team Director will work closely with the V.P. of Commercialization and Process Improvement, and the facilities to best serve the needs of an expanding customer base while delivering improved Operations performance.

* Champion efficient and timely new product commercialization.
* Lead process teams, interfacing across facilities and with Sales to deliver customer solutions and operating efficiencies.
* Develop and deliver cost reduction options across the operations and supply chain groups.
* Develop new approaches and thinking to share best practices across the organization.
* Enhance OSI process capabilities understanding and outline efficiency improvement plans.
* Work with others in developing facility sourcing and capacity management plans across the manufacturing asset base.
* Outline a series of initiatives to improve customer delivered quality and service.
* Evaluate processing technologies and capabilities.
* Effectively interface with key customers, regulatory agencies, suppliers and internal groups as necessary.
* Provide critical thinking in developing investment prioritization strategies.
* Work with the Senior Leadership Team in developing key strategies and plans to deliver business objectives.
* Serve as a key resource in evaluating future growth and operating system decisions.
* 25% domestic travel required.

Job Requirements:

Required Skills:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other related area is preferred.
* 10 plus years experience in food processing operations.
* An experienced operations leader with a track record of accomplishment.
* Results oriented individual embracing of change and demonstrating strong change leadership skills.
* Possessing good interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Strategic thinker capable of addressing broader business issues while championing manufacturing solutions.
* Exposure to a broad range of manufacturing processes and locations.
* Well organized, self-starter capable of working across an organization to accomplish desired objectives.
* Experience in project management skills.
* MS office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency min. requirement
* Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available. Will be required to perform work in a manufacturing environment as well
* While work performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to extreme temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

#CB

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Hughes Network Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Director of NPSRT & Process Management. This person will manage the New Product and Services Readiness Test (NPSRT) team consisting of 8 individuals who test new products & services in the customer environment prior to launch. In addition, they will play a consulting/oversight role of the backend processes which support our customers and business objectives. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.
NPSRT Team Management Responsibilities
Coordinating with Consumer and Enterprise Launch Management to support their launch priorities, to understand the scope of new launches, and to agree on expected deliverable dates from NPSRTArranging and ensuring team education/training is provided on specific aspects of the business and the systems impacted by new launch initiatives Reviewing NPSRT test plans for invalid /missing test cases and identifying potential gap areas to be verified Reviewing completed test reports to ensure the quality of the test results, bearing in mind the timeframe available to the team and the deadline for completion imposed by Launch ManagementParticipating in development of requirements for new systems, features and products for Consumer, Enterprise, and International businesses, as needed Establishing NPSRT team goals and reporting to Management on weekly/monthly progress Assigning work to team members based on skill levels, abilities, growth opportunities, and existing workload Auditing the work completed by the team to ensure assignments are completed successfully Ensuring that the team has the equipment, training, and knowledge to complete assignments Identifying process improvement opportunities for the team Completing performance evaluations on the company HR cycle

Process Management Responsibilities
Play an active role in the development of business system requirements, in particular requirements for new Consumer product ordering and product replacement on various systems (CSR, customers from CMC website, customers on Mobile App, etc.), so that the products can be shipped and self-installed, as needed.Establish audit processes to monitor successful end to end processing of new business systems so that failures are identified daily for investigation. Some common processes include:That all outbound products ordered for HughesNet consumers (i.e.: AWR IDU/ATA, Lease Return Kits, ATA/Wifi Booster upgrade orders, etc.) are shipped out on a timely basis That all consumer AWR IDUs shipped out each day are swap enabled in NMS for customer self-install Identification of changes for reporting to Finance and other end-users to ensure that new products are included in existing RMA reports Oversee end to end User Acceptance Testing and qualification of all new RMA features (i.e.: migration of all Consumer RMA handling from Peoplesoft to Salesforce, process improvements to the Consumer lease return customer experience, WL3000 RMA support, etc.) Requires attention to detail of the testbed capabilities, and cross functional coordination with Service Delivery System teams and the SAP team to simulate inputs and outputs to confirm end to end processes Also requires updates to existing audit processes as needed, and introduction of new processes when necessary

Basic Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree required15+ or more years of industry experience Three (3) or more years of experience in managing a team Skilled in Program/Project management techniques

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with and knowledge of SAP and CRMExperience in satellite technology, and/or HughesNet systems and services Experienced in Industry Best Practices for process improvement Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

#LI-BL1

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all-from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary) Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNetHealth: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.