Full-Time

Operations Program Leader

Posted on 1/13/2025

Becton Dickinson

Becton Dickinson

10,001+ employees

Develops and sells medical devices and diagnostics

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Mid, Senior

Monroe, GA, USA

This is a full-time, in-office position 5 days/week. A flexible work schedule for some hybrid days may be coordinated with the manager. Occasional travel between BD sites will be required with more frequent local travel between Covington and Madison GA.

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
CAD
SAP Products
Visio
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required and science, engineering, business administration, industrial technology, or manufacturing field preferred
  • 3 to 5 years’ quality, operations, operations support, supply chain, or distribution experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in a medical device or other highly regulated field with focus on operational excellence preferred
  • Proven success as a program/project manager with leading projects in the medical device industry desirable
  • 1 to 3 years’ supervisory or people leadership experience desired
  • 1 to 3 years’ leading Kaizen events desired
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as JDE and SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Proven success with deploying and sustaining a production system and/or significant change management efforts
  • Experience working within QMS and performing validation desired
  • Certification in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma preferred
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
  • Ability to translate business to technical information requirements and facilitate communications with / between diverse audiences
  • Ability to turn conceptual leadership ideas into well thought out business models and/or proposals
  • Strong and effective influencing and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated people leadership skills
  • Ability to lead multi-functional and diverse teams
  • Ability to take initiative and self-direct work with minimal guidance
  • Strong verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Super user of SAP, JDE
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, CAD, Visio, PowerBI
  • Lean Master, Certified Black or Green Belt desired
Responsibilities
  • Systematically manage numerous projects from ideation through completion
  • Lead multi-functional teams and influence others to achieve common goals
  • Support or lead sterilization onload projects from contract sterilizers or other sites
  • Support or lead contract sterilizer project validation efforts to support new and sustaining projects
  • Assist in reviewing product adoptions from an operations and DFM perspective
  • Assist in lean projects, kaizen, and other continuous improvement activities
  • Brainstorm solutions to current problems, provide value-stream mapping, and work to eliminate waste in processes
  • Brainstorm and identify ongoing pipeline of continuous improvement projects for the site and for BD
  • Act as liaison between project teams, BUs, and manufacturing sites for project roll-outs
  • Act as change agent to drive continuous improvement approach
  • Analyze existing products and processes, recommend improvements, and oversee implementation
  • Support business integrators and other leaders on cost leadership GP improvement programs
  • Perform gap analyses between procedures and process and develop action plans to drive alignment and improvement
  • Champion BD Excellence through leading or participating on a component team
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a medical device or other highly regulated field with focus on operational excellence preferred
  • Proven success as a program/project manager with leading projects in the medical device industry desirable
  • 1 to 3 years’ supervisory or people leadership experience desired
  • 1 to 3 years’ leading Kaizen events desired
  • Certification in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma preferred
  • Lean Master, Certified Black or Green Belt desired

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) focuses on improving health through medical technology. The company operates in three main areas: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences, and BD Interventional, each targeting different healthcare needs. BD develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products to hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare providers worldwide. Their products aim to enhance patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and improve safety and efficiency in medical care. What sets BD apart from competitors is its comprehensive approach to healthcare solutions across various segments, allowing for a wide range of services and products. The company's goal is to advance healthcare by providing effective tools and technologies that improve the quality and accessibility of medical care.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$449.4K

Headquarters

Eysins, Switzerland

Founded

1961

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $1.2B investment boosts syringe manufacturing and drug delivery systems.
  • Acquisition of Cubex LLC's assets strengthens BD's cloud-based healthcare solutions.
  • Federal funding supports expansion of COVID-19 test production capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in the pre-fillable syringe market.
  • Potential integration challenges with Cubex LLC's Medical Business assets.
  • Leadership changes may disrupt ongoing projects.

What makes Becton Dickinson unique

  • BD's global reach spans North America, EMEA, Greater Asia, and Latin America.
  • The company excels in medical devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products.
  • BD's commitment to innovation enhances patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.

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401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

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