Sr Production Manager

Becton Dickinson; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in United States, NC - Mebane is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to guide production priorities and drive continuous improvement. You will manage budgets, develop strategies for capital and labor efficiency, and coach cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

The role requires a strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and advanced Excel, with a proven record of delivering cost and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in business, management or a technical field.
• 8+ years progressive experience in technical and management roles.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated (cGMP) industry.
• Proven ability to develop people and lead cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and data-driven decision making.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Experience with TPM, Lean and/or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead production activities and establish manufacturing priorities for quality, cost and service.
• Develop budgets and manage financial performance by area.
• Drive capital and labor efficiency improvements.
• Provide coaching to direct reports and build talent.
• Identify opportunities and implement performance improvements.
• Collaborate withSafety, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Product Support, CI, HR and Finance.
• Foster a Culture of Quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel mastery

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

People development

FDA-regulated (cGMP) experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management/technical field

Master’s degree in business/management

Tools

SAP eCOMMS

MRP

Maintenance modules

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 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.

Principal Accountabilities

• Leads and drives all production activities and establishes manufacturing priorities to achieve quality, cost, and customer service results within a safe working environment.
• Develops budget and manages financial performance for areas of responsibility.
• Develops strategies to drive efficient and effective use of capital and labor.
• Provides on the job coaching to direct reports.
• Helps identify areas of opportunity and implement changes to improve performance.
• Provides tools and training for areas of responsibility.
• Collaborates cross functionally with Safety, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Product Support, CI, HR and Finance to implement processes and deliver results.
• Creates and fosters a Culture of Quality throughout the manufacturing organization to ensure that customer and regulatory requirements are met.
• Establishes a working environment that fosters continuous improvement.
• Provides communication to the Manufacturing and Warehouse teams on the state of the business, plant goals and business strategies.
• Implements recognition, performance appraisal, and accountability systems.
• Actively participates on plant leadership team and drives the behaviors aligned with the BD Way.

Job Dimensions

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, fluency in interpreting and modeling the BD values, ability to seek input from others, ability to relinquish control, and knowledge of current and anticipated customer needs.
• Works closely with all department leaders that directly or indirectly support Manufacturing.
• Job requires independent thought and execution, with little supervision.
• Success depends on the ability to work effectively in a highly cross-functional and matrix-oriented environment, leveraging the knowledge of functional experts within BD as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a technical field.
• 8+ years progressive experience in technical and management roles.
• Previous experience in an FDA-regulated (cGMP) industry.
• Proven experience in people development and leading cross functional teams.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Experience with TPM, Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or management.
• Experience with SAP: eCOMMS, MRP, Manufacturing and Maintenance modules.
• Knowledge and experience with Quality Management System or equivalent.
• Knowledge of technical writing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Will supervise a group of individual contributors, leads, and supervisors or managers across multiple shifts. Must be available to come in on night shift periodically.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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.

Primary Work Location USA NC - Mebane

Additional Locations Work Shift NA (United States of America)

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.

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.