Senior Lean Deployment Lead - Manufacturing Transformation

Becton Dickinson; Maryland; On-site; USD 134,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking an experienced Lean Transformation Leader to partner with site leadership in Sparks, MD, driving continuous improvement within a Lean Operating System.

You will lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, apply problem‑solving and value stream mapping, and develop tiered reporting on the shop floor. The role emphasizes coaching, sustained results, and collaboration across Waters’ manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Progressive manufacturing experience with Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to engage leaders and shop floor employees in deploying lean methodologies.
• Experience implementing a Lean Operating System in a manufacturing environment with measurable results.
• Lean/Six-Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent qualification preferred
• Experience with regulated markets (eg FDA).

Responsibilities

• Partner with the site leadership team to develop and execute the plan for continuous improvement within the Lean Operating System and deployment roadmap.
• Lead focused transformation efforts in key areas of the site(s).
• Apply Structured Problem Solving and/or Value Stream Mapping to facilitate and lead groups through analysis, improvement planning, and implementation.
• Improve/install tiered visual and daily management reporting systems to enable effective management of the factory.
• Charter, plan, and facilitate kaizen events to drive immediate, sustainable improvements on the shop floor.
• Analyze and improve transaction-based processes to identify sources of waste and productivity improvements for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Deliver formal and informal training on key Lean and CI tools including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 6S, Setup reduction, Kanban, OEE, and line efficiency.
• Coach, build, and grow the skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods and Continuous Improvement.
• Challenge current thinking to drive a higher level of sustainable results.
• Demonstrate knowledge sharing (leading practices, benchmarking).
• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity).
• Support opportunities at other sites or outside manufacturing as appropriate.

Skills

Lean leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waters is seeking an experienced Lean Transformation Leader to partner with site leadership in Sparks, MD, driving continuous improvement within a Lean Operating System.

You will lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, apply problem‑solving and value stream mapping, and develop tiered reporting on the shop floor. The role emphasizes coaching, sustained results, and collaboration across Waters’ manufacturing network.