Plant Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Plant Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership of the site engineering function (Automation, Process Engineering), while embedding BD Excellence as the core operating system. This role drives world‑class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through deployment of BD Excellence principles (Lean, CI, Zero Loss mindset), development of high‑performing technical teams, and execution of site strategy deployment and Cost‑to‑Win (CtW) initiatives in collaboration with the Site BD Excellence Manager.

• Strategy Deployment (BD Excellence Anchor):
  Lead engineering input into Strategy Deployment (SDD) and site master plan; cascade KPIs aligned to SQDC priorities across engineering teams; align engineering roadmap to BD Excellence roadmap and maturity expectations; ensure integration of asset strategy, automation & digital roadmap, reliability and maintenance excellence.
• Zero Loss & Continuous Improvement Leadership:
  Champion projects around Zero Loss mindset across engineering domains (safety, quality, downtime, cost); lead elimination of losses through root‑cause problem‑solving, Kaizen and focused improvement initiatives; own engineering contribution to Cost‑to‑Win portfolio; deploy Lean tools: standard work, visual management, tier management, problem‑solving (7‑step, A3).
• Collaborate with assess manager around Asset Care, Reliability & Performance:
  Partner with assess manager to execute site‑wide asset care strategy; ensure engineering resources to support high equipment uptime and reliability, effective preventive and predictive maintenance, optimal spare parts and lifecycle management; drive engineering improvements that enhance OEE, capacity utilization, cost efficiency.
• BD Excellence Integration (Factory Blueprint):
  Partner with BD Excellence leaders to deploy factory blueprint standards; build component‑based excellence; lead engineering participation in focused improvement teams, Kaizen events, loss landscape analysis; ensure engineering teams contribute to tier management routines, visual performance tracking, continuous improvement cadence.
• People & Capability Development:
  Build and lead a high‑performing engineering organization; develop talent aligned to skills matrices and capability strategy; coach leaders and teams on BD Excellence behaviors, problem‑solving capability, data‑driven decision making; own succession planning, technical pipeline and bench strength; develop future JG4/JG5 leaders.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Partner with manufacturing (MU leaders, Ops managers), quality & validation, supply chain & planning, EHS; provide engineering leadership in new product introductions, capacity expansion & capital projects, regulatory and compliance activities.
• Governance, Compliance & Standards:
  Ensure adherence to BD Quality Systems, regulatory requirements, engineering and maintenance standards; establish standard work within engineering; governance processes aligned to BD Excellence leadership expectations; demonstrate servant leadership, Gemba mindset; drive culture of accountability, continuous improvement, problem finding before solving; promote data transparency and daily management discipline; build engaged associates and embed continuous improvement in daily work.

• Safety: TRIR, zero incidents
• Quality: defect rates, deviations, CAPA effectiveness
• Delivery: OEE, downtime reduction
• Cost: maintenance cost, CtW delivery
• People: capability maturity, engagement, succession coverage
• BD Excellence: maturity assessment progression

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related); 7–10+ years of engineering/manufacturing experience; 3–5+ years leadership experience managing managers or technical teams; strong knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement, Reliability/Asset Care systems, Manufacturing processes.

• Preferred:
  Six Sigma certification
• Experience with BD Excellence or similar Lean operating system

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.