Senior Director Operations

BD; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 192,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is a leading global medical technology company in the United States, headquartered with a strong manufacturing footprint. This role reports to the Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain for PI and drives manufacturing strategy to support site objectives, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a plant leadership team at the Sandy facility, shape budgets, safety standards and quality programs, and collaborate with global supply chain partners to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in medical devices.
• 8+ years in leadership roles with multi-level management.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Site Strategy: provide leadership and strategic direction to meet goals.
• Safety: establish and maintain a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• People Development: foster empowerment, development and engagement; align with site strategy.
• Leadership Management: lead and mentor plant leadership; set development goals.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
• Facility Management: oversee buildings, equipment, and infrastructure upkeep.
• EHS Compliance: promote environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Financial Management: develop budgets and monitor performance.
• Plant Representation: represent the Sandy plant in legal, regulatory, and community engagements.
• Supply Chain Coordination: partner with global teams to meet capacity and timing.
• Quality Management: ensure product quality and conduct CAPA actions.
• Additional Duties: perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Strong manufacturing knowledge

Effective communication

Coaching and leadership

Lean or Six Sigma

Decision making

Team-building

Regulatory awareness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field

MBA or Engineering graduate 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.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

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.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

The role reports directly to the Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain for PI and serves as a key contributor in developing manufacturing strategies. This leader also participates in platform and core teams to help achieve business and operational objectives.

Living the BD Way

The BD Way represents the organization’s purpose, values, leadership commitments, and focus on excellence and accountability.

• Purpose: Advancing the world of health

• Values: Standards guiding behavior

• Leadership Commitments: Expectations for leading self, work, and teams

• BD Excellence Mindset: Continuous improvement focus

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Site Strategy: Provide leadership and strategic direction to support business and operational goals with a zero-loss mindset.

• Safety: Establish and maintain a culture focused on employee safety and continuous improvement.

• People Development: Foster an environment that promotes employee empowerment, development, and engagement. Implement workforce development plans aligned with site strategy.

• Leadership Management: Lead and mentor the plant leadership team. Ensure clear development goals, provide support, and manage organizational changes when required.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international regulations and company policies.

• Facility Management: Oversee maintenance of buildings, equipment, and infrastructure in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.

• EHS Compliance: Promote environmental, health, and safety compliance aligned with legal standards and best practices.

• Financial Management: Develop and manage annual budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure accurate accounting and reporting.

• Plant Representation: Represent the Sandy plant in legal, regulatory, and community engagements. Maintain a positive organizational image.

• Supply Chain Coordination:
  Partner with global supply chain teams to meet production capacity and ensure timely execution of projects.

• Quality Management:
  Ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements. Support audits and ensure timely completion of corrective actions (CAPA).

• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as required to support business needs.

Supervision

This position is responsible for supervising a leadership team consisting of up to 10 associates. The role primarily focuses on overseeing people leaders within the organization rather than directly managing exempt or hourly associates.

Deliverables

• Maintain a safe working environment

• Achieve organizational goals and commitments

• Meet targets related to safety, cost, quality, and production capacity

Education and Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field

• Preferred: MBA or Engineering graduate degree

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience (medical device industry preferred)

• At least 8 years in leadership roles, including multi-level management

• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong manufacturing and business knowledge

• Effective communication skills

• Coaching and leadership capabilities

• Sound decision-making and judgment

• Knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO, GMP)

• Team-building capability

• Lean or Six Sigma expertise

• Ability to take decisive action

• Ability to adapt to challenges

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA NY - Glens Falls

Additional Locations

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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under “Our Commitment to You.”

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role’s specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$191,900.00 - $307,100.00 USD Annual