Operations Manager

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BD Distribution Manager position in Durham, NC to oversee the distribution center, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations in alignment with BD leadership. You will manage staffing, scheduling, and warehouse systems to adapt to changing volumes and drive performance, while upholding BD's Quality, Integrity, and Service standards.

Responsibilities include improving space utilization, monitoring LMS data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain efficient,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or a related area.
• 2+ years of proven leadership experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States; we cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the facility.
• Maintain awareness of current and anticipated work volumes to ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling based on customer requirements.
• Provide direction in the development and maintenance of warehouse management systems.
• Evaluate space utilization and recommend and implement changes to increase capacity as business volumes change.
• Use LMS data to monitor productivity and drive performance toward established goals.
• Foster a positive, structured, and accountable work environment aligned with BD's values.
• Review warehouse procedures and recommend improvements for efficient operation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Support warehouse security and promote a safe working environment.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with management, office, and warehouse personnel.
• Participate in customer quality programs and process improvement project teams.
• Develop knowledge of all warehouse leadership responsibilities for coverage during absences.
• Be flexible in schedule and travel as required.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

GMPs & SOPs

Analytical skills

People leadership

Project management

Time management

Product distribution

P&L knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

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.

Position Summary

The Distribution Manager provides management oversight for all activities within the distribution center and serves as a key liaison between warehouse operations and manufacturing senior leadership. This role is accountable for the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the facility and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and direct programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the facility.
• Maintain awareness of current and anticipated work volumes to ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling based on customer requirements.
• Provide direction in the development and maintenance of warehouse management systems.
• Evaluate space utilization and recommend and implement changes to increase capacity as business volumes change.
• Use Labor Management System (LMS) data to monitor productivity and drive performance toward established goals.
• Foster a positive, structured, and accountable work environment that encourages open communication and reflects BD's values of Quality, Integrity, and Service.
• Review warehouse procedures and recommend improvements to ensure efficient operation and utilization of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Support warehouse security and promote a safe working environment.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with management, office, and warehouse personnel.
• Participate in customer quality programs and process improvement project teams.
• Develop a working knowledge of all warehouse leadership responsibilities to provide support and coverage during absences and vacations.
• Work a flexible schedule and/or travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, business operations, or a related area.
• 2+ years of proven leadership experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of inventory management and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, and work instructions, with the ability to develop techniques that support adherence to quality standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to review, compare, interpret, and apply information.
• Strong people leadership skills, including developing, coaching, listening, collaborating, and delegating.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of product distribution principles and methods.
• Knowledge of P&L within a regulated distribution services environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with applicable laws. The role regularly requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, and repetitive use of the hands, wrists, and fingers. Occasional climbing may be required. Some areas may require lifting more than 50 pounds. The associate must have vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye and hearing sufficient to safely operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in a manufacturing/distribution environment.

Work Environment

The work environment has moderate to loud noise levels and regularly involves working near moving mechanical equipment, exposure to potentially precarious situations, and temperature variations. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles may occur.

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive Additional Locations Work Shift

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive Additional Locations Work Shift

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.

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.

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Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.