Job Description Summary

Associate Director Plant Operations is responsible for the leadership and direction of an overall plant operation. This position is accountable for achievement of key operational goals aligned with key business objectives. This includes leading the overall plant operations to meet the goals in safety, productivity, quality, and financial performance. The Plant leader effectively influences and partners with senior leadership on operational strategy and overall is responsible for the execution of the strategies. The Plant leader has influence on key factors of operating income as it relates to significant levels of budgeted human capital and material resources. The Plant leader effectively leads all business areas to meet overall business and customer needs.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead all business areas including production, supply chain, engineering and quality team to meet overall business and customer needs.

• Effectively provides strategic plans and business updates to senior leadership.

• Inspires overall team to have a customer first mindset culture.

• Effectively and consistently lead the execution of operational strategies while prioritizing and meeting the day to day business demands in a matrixed team environment

• Establish operational management systems to effectively monitor overall plant performance as it relates to the master production schedule, safety, quality control, continuous improvement activities, customer satisfaction levels, corrective actions, maintenance, inventory level, production/purchase variances, and product service levels

• Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing operating procedures and assist in supporting the maintenance of product master device records

• Proactively determine overall manufacturing support including workforce planning and equipment planning to meet production schedules

• Provide overall inspirational leadership to the matrix team encouraging continuous improvement and overall team collaboration

• Partner with the Quality Assurance Department to assure compliance with regulatory agencies

• Proactively working with the Senior Director in the planning and approval of major equipment purchases

• Coordinate manufacturing related programs to establish and maintain GMP and ISO 13485 certification

Qualifications and Minimum Education/Experience

• BS degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences or Business is required.  Advanced technical (MS or PhD) and/or business management degree (MBA) is preferred.

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years leadership experience with direct supervisor responsibility in a discrete manufacturing environment, preferably in the production of electromechanical instruments or devices.

• Broad knowledge of high performance manufacturing, FDA regulatory requirements, validation concepts and techniques, standard cost accounting, and business finance is required.

• Experience with lean manufacturing, six sigma, and category management is desirable along with MRP and production order transaction maintenance experience using SAP.

• Knowledge and experience with the BD Quality system or equivalent is preferred.

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, fluency in interpreting and modeling the BD values, ability to seek input from others, ability to relinquish control, and knowledge of current and anticipated customer needs.

• Must demonstrate proven leadership skills capability and ability to mentor, coach, and develop other associates

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$137,100.00 - $226,300.00 USD Annual