Associate Director overseeing ISC Continuous Improvement across BD's global manufacturing network. Promoting operational excellence and collaborating with operational leaders to drive improvements.
Responsibilities
Develop, deploy, and continuously refine the DS ISC OpEx strategy, roadmap, and annual objectives in alignment with ISC priorities
Establish CI standards, methodologies, and best practices (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Problem-Solving, Value Stream Management)
Govern plant CI maturity, ensuring consistent application of tools, frameworks, and performance expectations across the network
Oversee and challenge CI project selection to ensure alignment with business priorities and financial benefit targets
Provide dotted-line leadership, coaching, and performance guidance to CI Managers/Leaders at each manufacturing site
Facilitate a strong CI community of practice, driving alignment, knowledge sharing, and cross-site collaboration
Conduct site assessments (Gemba evaluations, maturity assessments) and provide actionable feedback to improve performance
Lead enterprise-wide CI initiatives that impact multiple plants, including productivity programs, waste elimination, flow optimization, and digital enablement
Serve as the primary CI subject matter expert to functional leaders in Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR (training), and EHS
Partner with Finance to validate project results, savings, and productivity impacts
Establish and maintain enterprise CI dashboards and KPIs (productivity, OEE, labor efficiency, scrap, service/delivery, etc.)
Track and report progress of major CI initiatives, ensuring transparency to the VP ISC and executive leadership
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field required
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain roles
Proven track record leading CI/Lean transformations in a multi-site environment
Experience influencing without authority and leading dotted-line teams
Strong experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured problem-solving (A3, DMAIC)
Experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device, pharma, food, industrial) preferred
Lean/CI certification required
Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred
Benefits
Competitive package of compensation and benefits programs to promote a performance-based culture
Opportunities for professional development and learning
On-site collaboration to foster creativity and innovation
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