Our Culture

At STERIS, WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD. That simple statement and singular Mission has been the focus of our people and our company since it was first articulated by STERIS’s first CEO Bill Sanford 40 years ago.

Mission, Vision, and Values statements, like many things in life, are what we make them. They are only words. We believe it is up to our people to make these words a living and breathing description of who we are, what we do, how we will act, and what we aspire to become.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values define what makes us special…makes us unique…makes us STERIS. We believe we can make a difference.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life science products and services around the globe.

Our Vision

WE STRIVE TO BE A GREAT COMPANY. We provide world-class products and services for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our People, and superior returns for our Shareholders.

Our Values

CUSTOMERS FIRST – ALWAYS.

Our Customer is the most important person in our business, to be treated with the utmost respect. No business activity, other than safety, is more important than listening, learning and providing superior product and service solutions to our Customers.

PEOPLE – THE FOUNDATION.

We are committed to the safety and success of our people. We expect the performance of every person to continually improve with personal initiative and proper support. We treat each other with mutual respect and have fun in our work.

INNOVATION – THE BEST.

We are leaders not followers. Our company is built on a collection of innovative ideas and a passion for continuous improvement. We challenge the status quo and take measured risks, exploring big and small ideas that improve our quality, delivery, and cost performance daily. We provide meaningful value to our Customers with our product and service solutions.

TEAMWORK – WINNING TOGETHER.

We believe unity of purpose and teamwork enables us to do far more than we could individually. We draw strength from each other and communicate with fairness, candor, respect, and courage –respectfully stating what we think even if it is unpopular. Our collaboration turns interesting ideas into great product and service solutions.

ACCOUNTABILITY – RIGHT NOW.

We say what we mean and we honor our commitments. We hold ourselves and each other accountable for our results. We prefer action today versus tomorrow. We understand that value is created in our product development centers, our factories and at our Customers’ sites.

INTEGRITY – STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT.

We are stewards of the long-term success of our business – we create superior value for our people and our shareholders. We are trustworthy and honest, and carry out our work in a professional, ethical and legal manner. We challenge actions inconsistent with our values.

One Team One Goal

One Team One Goal. At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), it’s our philosophy, our culture, our way of doing business. 

The One Team One Goal culture is proudly demonstrated at our facilities around the globe. From conducting group activities focusing on our Customers to addressing any areas for improvement as a team rather than individually, the entire STERIS AST organization is committed to putting our CUSTOMERS FIRST – ALWAYS.

ONE TEAM: We are all STERIS.

We define our team as everyone within the STERIS AST organization. Every single one of us, no matter where we are located or what our role may be, is a member of the cohesive team. We are ONE TEAM with a common goal.

ONE GOAL: CUSTOMERS FIRST – ALWAYS

Everything we do at STERIS revolves around putting our CUSTOMERS FIRST – ALWAYS. Our “Customer” goes beyond medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, consumer products companies, and the variety of other organizations that depend on our products and services. The Customer is our family members, our friends, and even ourselves.

Business Imperatives

The STERIS AST business imperatives align our team with clarity of purpose that drives and strengthens our business. There are three distinct sections of the business imperatives logo that define how we link our Values, our Vision, and our Culture.

AT THE CORE: OUR VALUES

One Team One Goal.

At the core of our organization is the philosophy of One Team One Goal. Every single one of us, no matter where we are located or what our role may be, is a member of the cohesive team focused on putting our CUSTOMERS FIRST – ALWAYS.

As members of this cohesive team, we are all committed to embracing the STERIS Values of:

• CUSTOMERS FIRST – ALWAYS
• PEOPLE – the foundation
• INNOVATION – the best
• TEAMWORK – winning together
• ACCOUNTABILITY – right now
• INTEGRITY – stewardship commitment

GUIDING THE WAY: OUR VISION

Our Customers. Our People. Our Shareholders.

Our global service offering ultimately results in the safety of patients and consumers worldwide. What we do impacts more than the end users. Our People, our Customers, and our Shareholders have a vested interest in how we do business and we cannot operate without any of them.

Our Vision states: WE STRIVE TO BE A GREAT COMPANY. We provide world-class products and services for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our People, and superior returns for our Shareholders.

HOW WE OPERATE: OUR CULTURE

Sustainability

By growing responsibly, we continue to provide a safe and compliant work environment for our People and discover innovative ways to service our Customers.

Safety

We believe the health and safety of our People is valued above all else and that all occupational injuries can be prevented. Safety must be an integral part of everything we do.

Quality

We strive for excellence in everything that we do and are committed to compliance with established legal and ethical standards.

Lean

We engage our global team in improvement activities to make the Customer experience predictable and fulfilling from initial contact through delivery of product.

Innovation

Our passion for continuous improvement allows us to deliver a global, technology-neutral service offering to continually meet the needs of our Customers.

Work for Us

STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies is a global provider of contract sterilization, laboratory testing and product and packaging testing services; and integrated sterilization equipment, control systems, and radiation dosimetry to support medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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