Sr. Manager, BD Excellence

Becton Dickinson NA; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) seeks a results-driven operations leader to drive excellence at the Canaan site, mentoring engineers and leading Kaizen events that translate Lean principles into measurable improvements.

You will shape cost-to-win initiatives across plants, optimize value streams, and coach teams to sustain gains through standard methods. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma business systems.
• Leadership experience in a plant.
• 1 year experience operating a production system.
• Experience in a multi-site and multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Six Sigma black belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of BD Excellence capabilities across the Canaan site.
• Spearhead CTW initiatives with measurable financial impact across multiple plants.
• Coach plant OPEX engineers and leadership teams to build sustainable capability.
• Design and facilitate Kaizen events applying Lean principles for tangible results.
• Develop standards and drive adoption of standard methodologies across manufacturing technologies.
• Cascade KPIs and review critical metrics with site leadership to drive performance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Change Agent

Problem Solving

Coaching

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Become the catalyst for ground-breaking improvement across our global manufacturing network. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact business performance while developing and mentoring teams to achieve breakthrough results.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead the development of BD Excellence capabilities across the Canaan site, focusing on specific product families and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion Cost to Win (CTW) Initiatives: Spearhead operational performance improvements that deliver measurable financial impact, ensuring all plants maintain a robust 3-year project funnel with clear annual targets. Proactively leads multiple teams to the desired results.
• Mentor Future Leaders: Coach plant OPEX engineers and collaborate with plant leadership teams to build sustainable capability and realize tangible savings.
• Lead Breakthrough Events: Design and facilitate targeted Kaizen events that challenge existing paradigms and accelerate the impact of key initiatives through practical application of Lean principles.
• Develop Best Practices: Support site by developing standards, optimizing methodologies for different manufacturing technologies, and driving adoption of standard methodologies across the organization.
• Drive Strategic Vision: Help site leadership teams create compelling visions for operational excellence, ensuring alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators from top-down and bottom-up. Conducts periodic review of critical metrics and actions for Canaan plant. Will facilitate and coach plant associates as required to ensure performance goals are achieved. On site coaching and assessments as required. Conducts Zero Loss Workshops as required.
• Optimize Value Streams: Lead the implementation of strategic plans for continuous improvement across primary manufacturing processes, optimizing throughput and minimizing waste to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Your Influence and ImpactShape the development and execution of business unit operating plansSupply strategic direction and participate in business unit leadership teamsDrive achievement of cost-to-win performance targets across multiple plantsLead multi-functional teams to achieve breakthrough operational improvementsDirectly impact key financial drivers including profit, loss, and productivityBuild and optimize multi-year cost improvement pipelines with measurable results

What Makes You the Ideal Candidate

• Lean Manufacturing Expertise: Advanced knowledge and direct experience applying Operational Excellence/LEAN production methodologies in manufacturing environments
• Proven Change Agent: Track record of successfully leading ground-breaking improvement initiatives with measurable business impact
• Exceptional Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational challenges and develop innovative solutions. Strong track record in project or program management.
• Skilled Coach and Mentor: Experience developing capabilities in others through effective training and coaching
• Thought Leadership: Recognized expertise in one or more BD Excellence components
• Business Sense: Ability to connect operational improvements to financial outcomes, other projects and customer value
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Project Management: Strong track record in managing complex improvement projects to successful completion

The Adventure Awaits

This role offers the excitement of regular travel (up to 10%) to our manufacturing sites, where you'll lead hands‑on improvement activities, develop local capabilities, and drive significant change.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Previous experience in implementing, and strong knowledge of, Lean and Six Sigma business systems.
• 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience
• leadership experience in a plant
• 1 year experience operating a production system.
• Experience of working in a multi-site and multi-cultural environment
• Ability to communicate in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Six sigma black belt certification preferred.

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 LocationUSA CT - Canaan

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