Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations

BD; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to supervise production, staffing, and performance at the Columbus facility. You will lead the plant leadership team and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness in alignment with BD policies and GMP regulations.

You will collaborate with business leaders on demand planning, manufacturing strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives while building a capable, self-managed team that upholds BD values.

Qualifications

• Seven years manufacturing operations experience in a highly automated environment.
• Direct supervision of production associates.
• Management experience with people leaders, hourly production associates and technical associates preferred.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Member of the plant leadership team reporting directly to the plant manager.
• Participates in strategic planning, budgeting, quality initiatives, and HR policy.
• On-site leader of operations in Columbus with focus on productivity, team effectiveness, and performance.
• Focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Collaborates with business leaders on demand/capacity planning, strategy, manufacturing strategy, and technology advances.
• Drives continuous improvement projects for the business.
• Participates in critical supply chain efforts related to procurement, logistics and warehousing.
• Builds a highly capable, self-managed team.
• Uses empowerment and incentive programs to create a positive operating environment.
• Manages capacity to ensure adequate production.
• Responsible for GMP and regulatory compliance; maintains a safe workplace.
• Leads special projects to drive strategic initiatives for the plant or business.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Team building

Strategic thinking

Lean Six Sigma

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

BD is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to supervise production, staffing, and performance at the Columbus facility. You will lead the plant leadership team and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness in alignment with BD policies and GMP regulations.

You will collaborate with business leaders on demand planning, manufacturing strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives while building a capable, self-managed team that upholds BD values.