Manufacturing Unit Leader

Becton Dickinson; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) in Sumter, SC is seeking an Manufacturing Unit Leader responsible for the production unit, processes and people. You will deliver SQDC targets, drive loss elimination via BDPS, and grow team capability while ensuring compliance with quality systems and safety regulations.

Strong leadership and communication are essential. The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, 5 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment, and 3 years of people

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in science, industrial management, business, engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment.
• 3 years of people leading experience.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for achieving key strategic, operational and functional goals.
• Developing and mentoring the manufacturing unit to drive results through production and capability development.
• Manage budget and headcount for the manufacturing unit.
• Set and communicate SQDC goals and ensure targets are met.
• Lead and coach hourly associates with development plans and regular 1:1s.
• Oversee production lines, schedule coordination and BD Excellence implementation.
• Collaborate with Logistics for production schedules and delivery performance.

Skills

Communication

Teambuilding

Independent thinking

Decision Making

Troubleshooting

Safety

Project Management

Quality Systems

Logistics & Planning

MS Office

Financial Acumen

Education

BA/BS Degree in Science/Industrial Management/Business/Engineering

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 Unit Leader will have overall ownership of production, processes, and people included in the respective Manufacturing Unit 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 product line including setting goals, making decisions, and driving accountability toward department objectives in the designated Manufacturing Unit. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for the achievement of key strategic, operational and functional goals.
• Developing and mentoring the manufacturing unit to drive results by focusing on production, associate capability development and ownership.
• Coordinates and drives all activities within the manufacturing unit and sets priorities.
• Responsible for developing and managing the manufacturing unit’s budget and headcount levels.
• 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 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 unit; 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.)
• Facilitates BD excellence implementation within the manufacturing unit.
• Collaborate with Logistics to establish production schedules, monitor delivery performance versus schedule.
• Ensures regular, timely, and accurate assessments of hourly associates are delivered through coaching activities.
• 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 50% 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

BA/BS 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 - Basic
• Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient
• Logistics & Planning Knowledge – Proficient
• Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
• Financial Acumen - Proficient

Work Environment

BD is a smoke‑free campus. Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy False eyelashes, press‑on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals. Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor. Shoes are required to be Steel Tau and non‑slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

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.

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.