Manufacturing Operations Leader
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
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 Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job DescriptionJob Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited, too:
- Accountable for achieving key operational and functional goalsrelated to Safety, Quality, and Delivery of the line.
- Daily touchpoints with line associates to develop and mentor associates to enhance their capabilities and support an Equipment Owner(EO) mentality.
This includes but is not limited to Safety, AM defect tagging, 5S, tier meetings, breakdowns, and top losses. - Analyze losses andestablishlinepriorities for the Trio.
- Identify key areas of focus for the line and set priorities in alignment with overall manufacturing unit priorities.
- Initiate and drive changes to ensure short-term and long-term goals for the line are met.
- Supporttimelyresolution of issues on the line,demonstrating servant leadership and adhering to BDValues.
- Proactivelyanticipateand address problems before theyimpactproduction by assessing trends.
- Prepare and run Tier 1 productionmeetingsand ensure alignment of the entire Line Centric Organization (LCO) team.
- Review production plans andanticipateany changes.
- Plan and oversee the dailyCILT (Pit Stops) and update daily targets and goals on theline
Primary Visual Display (PVD). - Ensures that all resources are properly focused to support any quality or line issues as they occur.
- Spend approximately
65% of the time on the production floor overseeing line activities. - Ensure all root cause analysisareconductedtimely,and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Support the creation of new work instructions, standards,centerlines,and CILTs to enhance efficiency.
- Evaluate and work withPMteam to ensure efficiency of the PM execution.
- Communicate results and escalation issues to the Manufacturing Unit Leader.
- Perform other duties asrequiredto support the needs of the business
* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of duties.
Other job-related duties may be required.
Role offers relocation and sponsorship.
Education and Experience:
This position requires:
- BA/BS – 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred.
- MA/MS – 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment 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.
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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 LocationUSA CT - Canaan
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