Manufacturing Technical Leader

BD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in the United Kingdom seeks a Manufacturing Technical Leader to oversee shift-based technical staff and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. You will develop competencies and implement improvements in shift-based processes while guiding Engineering Technicians and a second team of Technicians.

You will drive standard work, mentor engineers, and create career pathways, with an emphasis on lean methods and rapid problem-solving to keep lines running at peak performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in an Engineering discipline, with CMI Level 3 or above, and at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Proven leadership experience, particularly in driving improvements in people, culture, and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead by example.
• Experience in high-speed automated manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery to its original standards, aiming to improve MTBF.
• Enhance problem-solving skills to reduce MTTR and promote safe working practices.
• Oversee the technical escalation process, ensuring root causes are resolved to minimise overall escalations.
• Lead and develop Shift Engineers and Technicians by identifying skill gaps and driving development plans.
• Manage the technician skills matrix to monitor and improve team performance.
• Implement standard work improvements for technical processes.
• Collaborate with Asset Care Team and Process Engineers to enhance line performance.
• Develop a succession plan and career pathways for team members.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

Lean methodologies

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Engineering

CMI Level 3 or above

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Technical Leader, reporting to the Manufacturing Unit Leader, you will oversee shift-based technical staff and ensure their performance aligns with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This leadership role focuses on enhancing the technical team's effectiveness by developing their competencies and implementing improvements in shift-based processes and working methods. You will be directly responsible for a team of Engineering Technicians, with an additional team of Technicians under their guidance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery to its original standards, aiming to improve Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF).
• Enhance problem-solving skills to reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and promote safe working practices.
• Oversee the technical escalation process, ensuring root causes are resolved to minimise overall escalations.
• Lead and develop Shift Engineers and Technicians by identifying skill gaps and driving development plans.
• Manage the technician skills matrix to monitor and improve team performance.
• Implement standard work improvements for technical processes.
• Collaborate with Asset Care Team and Process Engineers to enhance line performance.
• Develop a succession plan and career pathways for team members.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in an Engineering discipline, with CMI Level 3 or above, and at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Proven leadership experience, particularly in driving improvements in people, culture, and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead by example.
• Experience in high-speed automated manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies is advantageous.

Salary range for the role

£48,000 to £54,000 + benefits.

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in United Kingdom and in Europe, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment

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.

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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.

Primary Work Location

GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You (https://jobs.bd.com/en/your-career-at-BD) ."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

£43,300.00 - £66,025.00 GBP Annual

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.