Manufacturing Cell Lead – Grow, Mentor & Optimize

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company); Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Leader in Sumter, SC to own production, processes and people within the designated cell, delivering SQDC targets and eliminating losses through BDPS. The role ensures compliance with quality systems, 5S, safety regulations and BD values while managing budget and headcount with finance, and covering MUL during PTO.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement on the production floor and mentor associates, spending the majority of

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (Science, Industrial management, Business, Engineering or a related field).
• 5 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment required.
• 3 years of people leading experience required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for achievement of key strategic, Safety and operational goals.
• Developing and mentoring the manufacturing cell to drive results focusing on production, associate capability development and ownership.
• Coordinates and drives all activities within the manufacturing cell and sets priorities.
• Responsible for developing and managing the manufacturing cell's budget and headcount with Finance Team.
• Coordinates the establishment and communication of challenging SQDC goals and translates targets to lines/areas/workplaces.
• Initiates and drives change to meet short and long term SQDC goals.
• Resolves issues in the line and for the manufacturing unit with servant leadership.
• Runs the TMS cycle for lines/areas and sets 24-hour direction for the manufacturing cell.
• Does yearly performance reviews and ensures development plans and regular 1:1s with team members.
• Leads AM activities creating AM work processes with BD Ex Lighthouse link.
• Facilitates BD excellence implementation within the manufacturing unit.
• Collaborates with planning to establish production schedules and monitor delivery vs schedule.
• Works with Quality to drive down quality issues and ensure investigations are followed up.
• Works with associates to resolve issues; involves HR when needed.
• Builds mastery in operation, people management and BD Excellence.
• Spends more than 70% on the production floor overseeing activities.
• Other duties as required to support the business.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent thinking

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Safety

Project management

Quality systems

Logistics planning

MS Office

Financial acumen

Education

Associate degree (Science/Industrial management/Engineering or related)

Job description

BD is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Leader in Sumter, SC to own production, processes and people within the designated cell, delivering SQDC targets and eliminating losses through BDPS. The role ensures compliance with quality systems, 5S, safety regulations and BD values while managing budget and headcount with finance, and covering MUL during PTO.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement on the production floor and mentor associates, spending the majority of