Sr Manager, Operations
POSITION TITLE: Sr. Manager, Operations
DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing
COMPANY: BD Diagnostics – Diagnostic Systems – North Carolina
LOCATION: 1022 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, North Carolina 27302
REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Plant Operations (Plant Manager)
BASIC JOB PURPOSE:
The Sr Manager, Operations is responsible for the leadership and direction of manufacturing for Women’s Health and Liquid Media businesses at the Mebane, NC plant. This position coordinates the utilization of direct manufacturing, packaging, warehouse and material handling labor to ensure plant goals are accomplished and are in alignment with business objectives. The Sr. Manager is accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Financial performance, enhancing organizational capability through BD Excellence (Lean), and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Leads and drives all production activities and establishes manufacturing priorities to achieve quality, cost, and customer service results within a safe working environment.
2. Develops budget and manages financial performance for areas of responsibility.
3. Develops strategies to drive efficient and effective use of capital and labor.
4. Provides on the job coaching to direct reports. Helps identify areas of opportunity and implement changes to improve performance.
5. Provides tools and training for areas of responsibility.
6. Collaborates cross functionally with Safety, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Product Support, CI, HR and Finance to implement processes and deliver results.
7. Creates and fosters a Culture of Quality throughout the manufacturing organization to ensure that customer and regulatory requirements are met.
8. Establishes a working environment that fosters continuous improvement.
9. Provides communication to the Manufacturing and Warehouse teams on the state of the business, plant goals and business strategies.
10. Implements recognition, performance appraisal, and accountability systems.
11. 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• 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
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
• Master’s degree in business or management
• Experience with SAP: eCOMMS, MRP, Manufacturing and Maintenance modules
• Knowledge and experience with the BD Quality 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.
We are the makers of possible
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.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide direction and support for all aspects of the site operations including but not limited to: production, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, safety, environmental, maintenance, engineering, and training.
• Assist with maintaining or achieving ISO certification (13485) at the site.
• Maintain FDA registration for the facility.
• Manage local regulatory requirements and ensure necessary licenses are obtained and maintained.
• Establish and implement procedures for the safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste generated at the site.
• Promote and encourage a positive work environment, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with outside vendors providing services at the site.
• Participate as a member of the Corporate Emergency Response Team (CERT).
• Develop and administer effective employee relations strategies.
• Ensure proper documentation practices are followed at the site.
• Coach and mentor staff on BD values, ethics, and compliance.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous experience managing a manufacturing operation preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25%-50%.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and influence people across the organization.
• Proven success influencing change management initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Preferred Requirements:
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and GxP guidelines.
• Experience working in a LEAN manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Good Documentation Practices.
• Knowledge of basic OSHA regulations.
• Training or experience in the use of SAP software.
• Project Management skills.
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?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
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