Sterilization Operations Lead - Weekend & Lean Improvement

BD; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BD, a leading global medical technology company, seeks an Operations Supervisor to oversee weekend operations across Georgia campuses and provide management oversight. This role requires coordinating staffing, ensuring GMP and FDA compliance, and driving Lean improvements while managing budget and KPIs.

The position entails working Saturdays and Sundays plus three weekdays, focusing on safety, quality, and efficient material flow.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent.
• 5+ years of supervisor experience.
• Understand GMP.
• 1+ years of FDA experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee weekend operations across Georgia campuses, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of business activities.
• Manage staffing needs through interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, performance oversight, and workflow coordination.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, DOPs, FDA/QSR requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to improve operational efficiency and standardize processes.
• Maintain proficiency in MRP systems and ensure accurate inventory transactions, material movements, and operational reporting.
• Develop and submit departmental metrics and reports, including budget performance, WIP inventory, cost variances, and operational KPIs.
• Manage materials and supplies required to support sterilization operations, including coordination with Purchasing.
• Oversee receiving, trailer inspections, inventory control, product verification, shipping, dock-to-stock activities, returns processing, and release verification activities.
• Ensure accurate processing of receivers and inventory transactions for IQC, GDC, Sterilization, and other supported divisions.
• Provide leadership for weekend shipping, receiving, warehouse, and sterilization support functions while ensuring service levels are met.
• Support business needs through flexible scheduling and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Participate in the annual medical surveillance program for ethylene oxide exposure.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Lean manufacturing

GMP knowledge

FDA experience

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

BD, a leading global medical technology company, seeks an Operations Supervisor to oversee weekend operations across Georgia campuses and provide management oversight. This role requires coordinating staffing, ensuring GMP and FDA compliance, and driving Lean improvements while managing budget and KPIs.

The position entails working Saturdays and Sundays plus three weekdays, focusing on safety, quality, and efficient material flow.