Plant Engineering Manager

Becton Dickinson; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager for the Sumter, SC site to lead the engineering organization and drive SQDC performance. You will deploy BD Excellence, build high-performing teams, and guide multi-year engineering strategy aligned to the site master plan.

Responsibilities include leading continuous improvement, asset care, and capital projects, while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, supply chain and EHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• 7–10+ years of engineering/manufacturing experience.
• 3–5+ years leadership experience managing managers or technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of: Lean / Continuous Improvement; Reliability / Asset Care systems; Manufacturing processes.
• Preferred: Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with BD Excellence or similar Lean operating system.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Deployment: Lead input into Strategy Deployment and site master plan; cascade KPIs to SQDC across engineering teams.
• Zero Loss & Continuous Improvement: Champion Zero Loss projects; lead elimination of losses via root-cause problem solving and Kaizen.
• Collaborates with Assess Manager on Asset Care; ensure high equipment uptime and reliable preventive/predictive maintenance.
• BD Excellence Integration: Deploy Factory Blueprint standards; lead engineering participation in Kaizen events and improvement teams.
• People & Capability Development: Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization; develop talent and succession planning.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS; support NPI and capital projects.
• Governance, Compliance & Standards: Adhere to BD Quality Systems; establish standard work and governance; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean / CI

Reliability / Asset Care

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in 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 Plant Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership of the site engineering function (Automation, Process Engineering), while embedding BD Excellence as the core operating system. This role drives world-class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through: Deployment of BD Excellence principles (Lean, CI, Zero Loss mindset) Development of high-performing technical teams Execution of site strategy deployment and Cost-to-Win (CtW) initiatives in collaboration with Site BD Excellence Manager Organizational Impact Member of Site Leadership Team / extended LT Leads managers, engineers, and technical specialists Accountable for multi-year engineering strategy aligned to site master plan Direct impact on: Equipment reliability & OEE Cost structure and capital efficiency Engineering capability and bench strength Operates with broad influence across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and BD Excellence teams

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategy Deployment (BD Excellence Anchor) Lead engineering input into Strategy Deployment (SDD) and site master plan Cascade KPIs aligned to SQDC priorities across engineering teams Align engineering roadmap to BD Excellence roadmap and maturity expectations Ensure integration of: Asset strategy Automation & digital roadmap Reliability and maintenance excellence
2. Zero Loss & Continuous Improvement Leadership Champion projects around Zero Loss mindset across engineering domains (safety, quality, downtime, cost) Lead elimination of losses through: Root cause problem-solving Kaizen and focused improvement initiatives Own engineering contribution to Cost-to-Win (CtW) portfolio Deploy Lean tools: Standard work Visual management / Tier management Problem-solving (7-step / A3)
3. Collaborates with Assess Manager around Asset Care, Reliability & Performance Partnering to establish and execute site-wide asset care strategy Ensure engineering resources to support: High equipment uptime and reliability Effective preventive and predictive maintenance Optimal spare parts and lifecycle management Drive engineering improvements that enhance: OEE Capacity utilization Cost efficiency
4. BD Excellence Integration (Factory Blueprint) Partner with BD Excellence leaders to: Deploy Factory Blueprint standards Build component-based excellence (FI, Quality, Maintenance, etc.) Lead engineering participation in: Focused Improvement teams Kaizen events Loss landscape analysis Ensure engineering teams actively contribute to: Tier Management routines Visual performance tracking Continuous improvement cadence
5. People & Capability Development Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization Develop talent aligned to skills matrices and capability strategy Coach leaders and teams on: BD Excellence behaviors Problem-solving capability Data-driven decision making Own: Succession planning Technical pipeline and bench strength Development of future JG4/JG5 leaders
6. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with: Manufacturing (MU Leaders, Ops Managers) Quality & Validation Supply Chain & Planning EHS Provide engineering leadership in: New product introductions (NPI) Capacity expansion and capital projects Regulatory and compliance activities
7. Governance, Compliance & Standards Ensure adherence to: BD Quality Systems and policies Regulatory requirements Engineering and maintenance standards Establish: Standard work within engineering Governance processes aligned to BD Excellence Leadership Expectations (BD Excellence Behaviors) Demonstrates servant leadership and Gemba mindset Drives culture of accountability and continuous improvement Promotes: “Problem finding before problem solving” Data transparency Daily management discipline Leads change effectively and influences at all levels Builds a culture where: Associates are engaged in identifying and eliminating waste Continuous improvement is embedded in daily work ( Key Performance Measures Safety: TRIR, zero incidents Quality: defect rates, deviations, CAPA effectiveness Delivery: OEE, downtime reduction Cost: maintenance cost, CtW delivery People: capability maturity, engagement, succession coverage BD Excellence: maturity assessment progression

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
2. 7–10+ years of engineering/manufacturing experience
3. 3–5+ years leadership experience managing managers or technical teams
4. Strong knowledge of: Lean / Continuous Improvement Reliability / Asset Care systems Manufacturing processes
5. Preferred: Six Sigma certification
6. Experience with BD Excellence or similar Lean operating system

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

Required Skills Optional Skills .

Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

Additional Locations

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.