Constantine Dumitrescu

About Constantine Dumitrescu

With an MBA and over 15 years of experience in the medical device and semiconductor industry, I am a certified business manager and a director of operations at STERIS, a global leader in infection prevention and surgical solutions. I oversee the manufacturing, quality, and engineering functions of a site with 70 employees and a budget of $85 million, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety. My core competencies include cost reduction, cross-functional team leadership, strategy, and supply chain management. I collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement process improvements and new technologies that enhance our operational performance and customer satisfaction. I also negotiate multimillion-dollar contracts with suppliers and customers, securing optimal pricing, delivery, and terms. My mission is to support the technological market leadership of STERIS and contribute to its vision of creating a healthier and safer world.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   STERIS

   Mar 2023 — Present · Point Richmond, CA, US

   Site leader to direct and control the operations giving strategic guidance and direction to ensure business objectives are met. Responsible for all areas of manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule. Ensured that all products are produced on time, as cost-efficiently as possible, which met the high-quality standards of STERIS. In addition, ensure that the production technology is maintained and developed to support the technological market leadership-Oversee 70 employees and managing a budget of $85 million -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and implement new technologies-Provide leadership and guidance to department managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee development-Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement-Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation-Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts to optimize costs and quality-Coordinate with engineering and R&D teams to introduce new products and improve existing processes-Monitor inventory levels and implemented inventory control strategies to reduce waste and improve cash flow.

Education

• Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

  MBA, Business

  2005 — 2006

• University of California, Berkeley

  BA

  1995 — 1999