Operations Manager - Supply Chain & Operational Performance

BD; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Winnersh, United Kingdom, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Supply Chain & Operational Performance. You will coordinate daily production activities, drive risk-based decisions, and collaborate with leadership to improve delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires a regulated-environment background, ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP, Excel, Power BI), and Lean Six Sigma awareness. On-site presence is emphasized to ensure rapid problem-solving and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically five years in production or operations management in a regulated environment.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and data-analysis tools (SAP, advanced Excel, Power BI).
• Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma principles; project management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into operational plans with measurable outcomes.
• Manage daily stand-ups with contract manufacturers to hit monthly targets.
• Maintain action, risk and decision logs; drive actions to closure.
• Coordinate supply-continuity reviews and recovery planning.
• Communicate production plan hurdles and collaborate to overcome them.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement Lead to track improvement portfolios.
• Analyze operational costs and performance trends.
• Develop and maintain standardized dashboards to reduce manual reporting.
• Ensure operational documentation is accurate for audits and records.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Manufacturing

Operational Focus

Operations Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Operations / Supply Chain / Engineering / Business

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

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

We strive to advance the world of health by providing outstanding operational performance and supply chain management. Our goal is to deliver flawless execution and world-class solutions in manufacturing, ensuring that our products reach those who need them most.

About The Role

As the Operations Manager - Supply Chain & Operational Performance, you will support our Operations Director and leadership team by coordinating daily production and supply activities. This role connects various functions and ensures that risks are identified early, decisions are data-driven, and actions are successfully implemented.

Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Translating strategic priorities into operational plans and measurable outcomes
• Managing daily stand-ups with contract manufacturers to achieve monthly targets
• Maintaining action, risk, and decision logs; driving agreed actions to closure
• Coordinating supply-continuity reviews and recovery planning
• Communicating hurdles in production plans and collaborating to overcome them
• Partnering with the Continuous Improvement Lead to track improvement portfolios
• Analyzing operational costs and performance trends
• Developing and maintaining standardized dashboards to reduce manual reporting
• Ensuring operational documentation is accurate and suitable for audits
• Developing strong connections across multiple departments and external collaborators

Salary range for this role: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and business considerations

About You

You will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field. With typically five years of experience in production or operations management within a regulated environment, you possess strong operational judgment and analytical capability. You are proficient in ERP/MRP systems and data-analysis tools like SAP, advanced Excel, and Power BI. Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma principles and project management is desirable. Your excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities will ensure your success in this role.

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in United Kingdom, 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.

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.

Required Skills

• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Manufacturing
• Operational Focus
• Operations Management
• Problem Solving

Optional Skills

• Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
• Project Management
• Supply Chain

Primary Work Location

GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road

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".

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

£59,100.00 - £90,150.00 GBP Annual