Production Leader- Sterilisation (Days)

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution Pension scheme up

Life assurance and critical illness

Private Medical Insurance

Share save scheme – matched up to £150

Reward & recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including cycle to

Subsidised canteen

Free car parking

24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in the UK is seeking a Production Leader- Sterilisation (Days) to direct the safe and efficient Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 irradiator operations at Plymouth. You will lead four Team Leaders, develop their teams, and ensure adherence to safety, quality and productivity targets.

You will partner with the Sterilisation Technical Leader to drive continuous improvement, manage priorities, and sustain reliable, compliant production with a focus on safety and cost control.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, logistics, warehousing, or another regulated production environment.
• Ability to coach and develop front-line leaders and operational teams while setting clear expectations for performance, safety, and quality.
• Experience using KPIs and operational data to identify priorities, solve problems, and improve performance.
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality, and compliance requirements within an operational or regulated working environment.
• Experience applying continuous improvement approaches such as Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, TPM, OEE, or similar methods.
• Clear communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with experience working effectively across technical and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 irradiators, ensuring radiological, quality, environmental, and site requirements are met.
• Coach and develop four Team Leaders and their teams, supporting clear objectives, regular feedback, development planning, and effective performance management.
• Deliver daily operational performance against safety, quality, delivery, cost, OEE, productivity, and throughput targets.
• Build team capability through effective training, competency assessments, cross-training, and multi-skilling across operational activities.
• Drive practical continuous improvement using standard work, visual management, problem-solving methods, and BD Excellence principles.
• Manage daily performance reviews and the Tiered Management System, ensuring issues and operational risks are identified, addressed, and escalated appropriately.
• Oversee shipping, inventory, product traceability, container loading, material handling, housekeeping, and 5S standards across the operation.
• Coordinate staffing, labour utilisation, equipment availability, preventative maintenance, and operational priorities to support reliable and uninterrupted operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching & developing front-line teams

Setting clear performance expectations

Using KPIs to drive performance

Lean / Six Sigma / TPM / OEE

Clear communication & problem-solving

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 Production Leader- Sterilisation (Days), you will lead the safe, compliant, and efficient day-to-day operation of our sterilisation activities, including Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 irradiators, shipping, material handling, and finished goods operations. You will provide direct leadership to four Team Leaders and their teams, creating an environment where people can perform safely, develop their skills, and deliver consistent results. Working closely with the Sterilisation Technical Leader, you will focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP), OEE performance, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on operational leadership with people development and process improvement in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 irradiators, ensuring radiological, quality, environmental, and site requirements are met.
• Coach and develop four Team Leaders and their teams, supporting clear objectives, regular feedback, development planning, and effective performance management.
• Deliver daily operational performance against safety, quality, delivery, cost, OEE, productivity, and throughput targets.
• Build team capability through effective training, competency assessments, cross-training, and multi-skilling across operational activities.
• Drive practical continuous improvement using standard work, visual management, problem-solving methods, and BD Excellence principles.
• Manage daily performance reviews and the Tiered Management System, ensuring issues and operational risks are identified, addressed, and escalated appropriately.
• Oversee shipping, inventory, product traceability, container loading, material handling, housekeeping, and 5S standards across the operation.
• Coordinate staffing, labour utilisation, equipment availability, preventative maintenance, and operational priorities to support reliable and uninterrupted operations.

Preferred Requirements

• Leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, logistics, warehousing, or another regulated production environment.
• Ability to coach and develop front-line leaders and operational teams while setting clear expectations for performance, safety, and quality.
• Experience using KPIs and operational data to identify priorities, solve problems, and improve performance.
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality, and compliance requirements within an operational or regulated working environment.
• Experience applying continuous improvement approaches such as Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, TPM, OEE, or similar methods.
• Clear communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with experience working effectively across technical and operational teams.

Benefits

• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme – matched up to £150/month
• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

Salary Range Information

£43,300.00 - £66,025.00 GBP Annual

Job Board Details

Primary Work Location GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

Additional Locations

Work Shift GB-PLY Office Staff 0830-1630 (United Kingdom)

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.

Our Achievements

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in the 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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