Sr. Manager, BD Excellence

bdx; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a seasoned Lean/OPEX leader to drive operational excellence across the site. You will lead multifunctional teams to implement continuous improvement, develop capabilities, and realize tangible savings through Kaizen events and strategic value-stream enhancements.

Travel up to 10% to BD manufacturing sites will be required; you will align metrics with corporate goals and coach associates toward breakthrough performance in a global context.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead development of BD Excellence capabilities across the Canaan site, focusing on specific product families and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion CTW initiatives to deliver measurable financial impact with a robust 3-year project funnel.
• Mentor plant OPEX engineers and collaborate with plant leadership to build sustainable capability and savings.
• Design and facilitate Kaizen events applying Lean principles to accelerate initiatives.
• Develop standards and optimize methodologies across manufacturing technologies; drive adoption of standard processes.
• Help site leadership create compelling visions for operational excellence with KPIs cascading from top-down and bottom-up.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Change Agent

Problem Solver

Coach and Mentor

Thought Leadership

Business Sense

Communication Excellence

Project Management

English Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

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

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 Impact

• Shape the development and execution of business unit operating plans

• Supply strategic direction and participate in business unit leadership teams

• Drive achievement of cost-to-win performance targets across multiple plants

• Lead multi-functional teams to achieve breakthrough operational improvements

• Directly impact key financial drivers including profit, loss, and productivity

• Build 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. You'll be part of a global network of excellence practitioners, sharing insights and standard processes across the organization.

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.

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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.

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Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan

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