Becton, Dickinson and Company

Sr. Manager, BD Excellence

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $100K — $130K *
Canaan, CT 06018In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Drive Operational Excellence by developing BD Excellence capabilities.
  • Champion Cost to Win initiatives for operational performance improvements.
  • Mentor future leaders through coaching plant OPEX engineers.
  • Lead Breakthrough Events using Lean principles and Kaizen.
  • Develop Best Practices for standard methodologies in manufacturing.
  • Drive Strategic Vision by aligning Key Performance Indicators.
  • Optimize Value Streams for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Benefits

  • Regular travel (up to 50%) to manufacturing sites.
  • Opportunity to lead hands-on improvement activities.
  • Be part of a global network of excellence practitioners.
  • Collaborative environment fostering creativity and innovation.
  • Work-life balance with flexibility in workplace arrangements.
Full 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 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 50%) 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.


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.

Primary Work Location
USA CT - Canaan

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About Becton, Dickinson and Company

BD is a global technology company that provides diagnostics and technologies for frontliners. Through their solutions and services, they assist scientists in detecting diseases and advanced researchers' on developing diagnoses and therapeutics. BD was established in 1897 by Farleigh Dickinson and Maxwell Becton in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Join the innovative world of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a global medical technology company that is actively seeking driven, dedicated professionals to join our team. At BD, we are committed to advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. This commitment provides the foundation for a workplace where you can engage in meaningful work and where job opportunities abound.

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Our team at BD is composed of more than 65,000 associates across the globe. These dedicated professionals work at the intersection of technology and healthcare, where they drive innovation and ensure that we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. By joining BD, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Start your career with BD through our internship programs or dive straight into a full-time position. We offer a range of opportunities that allow you to explore different areas of our business and find a path that aligns with your career goals. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, ensuring that all candidates—whether submitting a resume for an internship or a senior position—feel valued and informed.

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BD is proud to offer competitive benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From comprehensive health insurance to employee wellness programs and flexible working arrangements, we prioritize the well-being of our team members. Our inclusive culture encourages networking, continuous learning, and the sharing of ideas in a diverse and welcoming environment.

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Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$72 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.6 billion
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
BDX
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