Director, Integrated Supply Chain Value Stream

Hardware FYI; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a senior operations leader to own the end‑to‑end product value stream for a high‑impact product family in the USA. You will partner with Global ISC Strategy, BU Supply Chain, and regional teams to define performance objectives, model demand, and shape the end‑to‑end supply chain architecture and capacity plan.

You will drive manufacturing improvements, advance make/buy decisions, and align with sustainability and EHS targets while leading project milestones and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in Operations or Sustaining Engineering.
• Experience on a manufacturing plant leadership team preferred.
• Understanding of business requirements and strategy.
• Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Finance, Quality and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of the product value stream to maximize customer value.
• Collaborate with Global ISC Strategy, BU Supply Chain, and Regional teams.
• Define performance objectives and model demand evolution.
• Develop end‑to‑end supply chain architecture and capacity plans.
• Recommend replenishment, inventory strategy, and manufacturing tech choices.
• Ensure manufacturing design for value and sustainability targets.

Skills

End-to-End Value Stream Mgmt

Manufacturing Ops & Planning

Financial & Biz Acumen

Data-Driven Decision Making

Change Management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

MBA preferred

PM/Lean Six Sigma/Agile certs

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

Summary:

• Has accountability of the ISC operating model in the platform and orchestration of the product value stream management remains main point of accountability / escalation within ISC for the VP GM
• Leads design and implementation of the product value stream to maximize customer value and deliver business objectives
• Partners with BU Supply Chain, Platform Business Team and Regional Commercial leaders to identify key customer needs, business requirements and go to market strategy for a specific product line

Responsibilities: New Product:

• Works in close collaboration with Global ISC Strategy, GIE, BU Supply Chain and BU Procurement team to:
• Establish key performance objectives for the integrated product value stream to deliver on the identified customers’ needs and business requirements
• Model demand evolution over time
• Co‑develop a fit for purpose end‑to‑end supply chain network architecture (source, make, deliver) with location of key suppliers, manufacturing plant(s) and distribution center(s)
• Co‑develop a make or buy solution, select the most appropriate manufacturing technology and level of automation, determine the distribution strategy and develop short‑medium and long‑term manufacturing capacity plan based on agreed level of surge capacity
• Recommend the replenishment model to the Platform Business Team and Regional Commercial leaders specifying the customer lead time and the required inventory strategy
• Support GIE to make sure design for manufacturing standards and best practices are implemented throughout the development process
• Remains accountable of the project milestones and achievement of the ISC objectives for new product launch
• Drives sustainability program and CO2 emissions per product line with the global sustainability and EHS team

Current Product:

• Works in close collaboration with Plants, BU Supply Chain, BU Procurement, Regional Supply Chain to drive BD Excellence end‑to‑end, assessing product value stream to identify flow breakers, opportunities to reduce lead time and improve end‑to‑end performance in terms of service, cash and cost
• Partners with manufacturing plants and GIE to assess process and equipment needs for modernization as part of the manufacturing improvement Plants master plan
• Co‑developed with Global ISC Strategy, GIE, BU Supply Chain, Plants, Business platform and Regional commercial teams to drive rough cut and long‑term manufacturing capacity planning

Key Stakeholder Landscape

• BU VP GM (and their LT): Aligns execution goals and strategy and be an escalation path
• BU ISC Leader (and their LT): Global BU Sustaining Engineering Leader sits on the BU ISC LT, to align on goals and be an escalation path
• BU Supply Chain / Platform: Collaborates to design and execute E2E supply chain strategies
• BU Procurement / Platform: Collaborates to design and execute Procurement strategies
• MFG Plant leaders: Collaborates to execute capacity planning
• ISC Engineering/ Global ISC Strategy: Enables regional teams to service and grow their markets and capture accurate demand signals

Education and Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in Operations or Sustaining Engineering.
• Experience working on a management team at a manufacturing plant highly preferred.
• Must understand business requirements and strategy (financial, service level, new product, etc.)
• Knowledge of the interrelationship between Manufacturing Operations, R&D, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain. Experience working with these functions to achieve objectives.
• Requires a B.S. Degree, Engineering preferred. An advanced degree in engineering discipline or MBA is preferred.
• Certification in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile Management.

Knowledge and Skills

• End‑to‑End Product Value Stream Management
• Manufacturing Operations Scenario Planning and Risk Management
• Strong Financial and Business Acumen
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Change Management

Travel

• Up to 40% (Global Mfg Plant footprint)

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.

Required Skills

Optional Skills.

Primary Work Location

USA GA - Covington BMD

Additional Locations

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)