Manufacturing Cell Leader

Becton Dickinson; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Sumter, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Leader who owns production, processes and people within the cell and is responsible for delivering SQDC targets while eliminating losses through BDPS. The role emphasizes strong leadership, quality system compliance, 5S, and safety, with reliable attendance and English communication.

You will spend over 70% on the production floor, mentoring the team, coordinating activities, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Achieve strategic, safety and operational goals within the cell.
• Mentor the manufacturing cell to drive results and develop associates.
• Coordinate activities, set priorities, and manage budgets/headcount.
• Establish and communicate SQDC goals and translate targets to teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent thinking

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Project management

Quality systems

Logistics planning

Financial acumen

Education

Associates Degree (Science/Engineering/related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

The Manufacturing Cell Leader will have overall ownership of production, processes, and people included in the respective Manufacturing Cell and will be fully responsible to deliver upon SQDC targets, to eliminate losses in the area through BDPS and to grow the capability of the team. This role has responsibility for the designated production cell including setting goals, making decisions, and driving accountability toward department objectives in the designated Manufacturing Cell. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems with a strong execution of 5s principals, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reliable Punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values. This position also covers for the MUL during PTO.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the achievement of key strategic, Safety and operational goals.
• Developing and mentoring the manufacturing cell to drive results by 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 cells budget and headcount levels working alongside our Finance Team.
• Coordinates the establishment and communication of challenging SQDC goals.
• Translates manufacturing unit targets into lines / areas / workplaces and ensures that each associate understands what is expected from them Inclusive with how their area is performing with documented individual, specific and measurable targets.
• Initiates and drives change to ensure that short and long term SQDC goals for the lines / areas under responsibility are being met.
• Resolves issues in the line and for the manufacturing unit in a timely manner, while displaying servant leadership.
• Manages the team in line with BD values.
• Runs the TMS cycle for the lines/areas and sets the 24-hour direction for the manufacturing cell, rolling out BD Ex Lighthouse methodology Does yearly performance reviews of the team and ensures every individual has an active development plan in place and does regular 1:1s with each team member to review performance and help them to grow. Leads AM activities being responsible for creating AM work processes (e.g., CIL, CL etc.) with a strong link into 5s Facilitates BD excellence implementation within the manufacturing unit.
• Collaborate with planning to establish production schedules, monitor delivery performance versus schedule.
• Works with Quality to drive down targeted quality issues and ensure investigations are followed up and completed in a timely manner.
• Works with associates to resolve issues and concerns; involves HR when needed.
• Builds his/her own mastery in the operation, people management and BD Excellence.
• Spends more than 70% of the time on the production floor overseeing activities within the manufacturing unit.

Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Requirements Education and Experience:

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s):

• Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient
• Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Advanced
• Independent thinking / Self Driven - Advanced
• Decision Making Ability - Advanced
• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
• Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Basic
• Project Management - Advanced
• Quality Systems Knowledge – Advanced
• Logistics & Planning Knowledge – Advanced
• Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Basic
• Financial Acumen - Proficient
• Basic

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 SC - Sumter Additional Locations Work Shift

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

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.