Job Description Summary

Job Description

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The VP, US Manufacturing – MDS role will have overall responsibility for leading and directing all manufacturing sites under BD Medication Delivery Service (MDS) business in the US.  This Senior Leader will be responsible for plant SQDC performance, cost improvement, customer service performance, inventory management, and the building of future talent. Additionally, in collaboration with global functions, this role has the responsibility for long-range capacity planning and long-term strategies for optimization of manufacturing operations. This role is accountable to deploy global Integrated Supply Chain strategies and to provide oversight and leadership to 5 US sites including Canaan, CT; Columbus (West), NE; Sandy, UT; North America Molding Center, (NAMc) – Columbus, NE, and Holdrege, NE.

This role will also have significant interface with manufacturing sites outside of their direct responsibility requiring significant collaboration with peers in broader MDS/BD Medical Essentials/BDX.

This role will report directly to the VP ISC, MDS and participate on the MDS ISC Extended Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy & Performance:

• Translates BU/Platforms strategy into a global Integrated Supply Chain strategy.

• Fosters continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and manufacturing best practices.

• Drives a growth mindset and lean thinking/manufacturing concepts through all manufacturing and administrative functions with a focus on improving end-to-end value streams.

• Commits to, champions, and models the BD Excellence program across the manufacturing network.

• Drives targeted performance in the Integrated Supply Chain end-to-end.

• Works collaboratively with Manufacturing Leaders and Teams to develop, implement, and leverage creative solutions to solve business needs within the manufacturing network.

• Ensures with support of global functions a capex strategy is in place to deliver on long term BU growth plans.

• Consistently evaluates network optimization and overall architecture development including the sterilization and logistics network.

• Matures and executes Digital Roadmap through selective technology strategy and investment plan to achieve Cost, Cash and Services targets enabling growth for the business.

• Facilitates learning, knowledge sharing, and benchmarking across plants to identify deficiencies and excellence in plant operational and business effectiveness.

• Supports the ISC NPD strategy including (but not limited to) fit for manufacturing, network architecture, capability requirements and supplier selection.

• Ensures compliance of manufacturing facilities and divisional locations to Quality/Safety/Regulatory/EEOC/Environmental Regulations/ESG goals.

• Has ownership and responsibility of inventory objectives and accomplishment of service level goals.

• Manages Finished Goods Product planning activities against divisional objectives.

Organizational & Planning:

• Partners with Business leaders to ensure effective execution of the S&OP and long-term planning processes.

• Integrates functional approaches across the E2E Value Stream.

• Manages large complex matrixed organizations and builds partnerships with BU, IQSC functional/regional peers to define and execute ISC strategy in response to market and technology changes, & the business transformation

• Develops, communicates, and executes ISC strategic priorities, including inventory reduction and optimization, across organization, ensuring alignment to goals.

• Drives the Agile Supply Chain.

People Leadership & Culture:

• Develops pipeline of talent throughout the manufacturing locations in partnership with plant leadership and Human Resources.

• Provides leadership and has full accountability for end-to-end ISC performance, including day-to-day oversight of manufacturing operations, ensuring short- and long-term goals are met, and capability building.

• Provides ongoing feedback regarding performance against objectives.

• Leads organization’s strategy to achieve “Global Employer of Choice”, including ensuring execution of The Good Jobs Strategy, robust talent pool, succession plans and ongoing associate development.

• Drives high engagement: Acts as a Servant Leader by leading through a people-first mentality, empowering teams, and removing obstacles impeding our collective success, and fosters an inclusive and a speak up culture that values diverse perspectives and makes us stronger together.

• Exemplifies the Health, Safety, & Well-Being Culture at all levels of the organization, ensuring that all associates have safe equipment/processes and environments free of hazards. 

• Inspires and empowers a Quality Culture as the foundation of patient and customer trust in everything we do. 

• Acts as a role model in adopting a growth mindset by learning and improving every day and creating a culture that prioritizes learning and helping each other be great.

Network & Representation

• Effectively networks across the BDX Business/Region/Central teams to build trust and influence as well as leverage expertise to drive results.

• Participates, as necessary, in due diligence activities for acquisitions of companies, product lines and new technology.

• Key member of the MDS ISC Extended Leadership Team.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum BS\BA required; Engineering concentration preferred.

• MBA preferred.

• Fifteen (15) years direct experience in operations leadership, including developing and executing operations strategies.

• Plant Management experience required. Experience leading multiple facilities required.

• Demonstrated ability to drive transformational change, including improvement in high-speed lines and manual operations.

• Independent and autonomous in driving global Supply Chain priorities.

• Hands on experience in supply planning, SIOP/IBP, ERP, MRP and advanced analytics.

• Demonstrates strong results orientation.

• Proven track-record of implementing change, driving cost improvements, and increasing efficiencies.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to optimally network and collaborate with all levels of the organization.

• Strong experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma environment.

Additional Desirable Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Mindset:

• Clear examples of transformation, specifically around change management and network redesign.

  • Ability to demonstrate a track record of going beyond roles that are primarily sustaining in nature.

• Experience in discrete medical device manufacturing preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communications with an ability to engage and mobilize individuals, teams, and the broader organization.

• Proven track-record of building strong teams and a talent pipeline.

• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring.

• Proven track-record of building a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Collaborative mindset, appetite for curiosity, and embraces challenge.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in more than one country and/or leading global teams.

Work Environment:

• In-office (4 days per week in a BD office, when not traveling) or Remote - depending upon hire's location.

• Heavy US travel required to various BD manufacturing sites and BD's HQ in Franklin Lakes, NJ.

• Relocation assistance may be provided, where applicable.

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.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

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

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

NJ Benefits Disclosure

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role: 

• Annual Bonus 

• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus

Health and Well-being Benefits  

• Medical coverage  

• Health Savings Accounts  

• Flexible Spending Accounts  

• Dental coverage  

• Vision coverage  

• Hospital Care Insurance  

• Critical Illness Insurance  

• Accidental Injury Insurance  

• Life and AD&D insurance  

• Short-term disability coverage  

• Long-term disability insurance  

• Long-term care with life insurance  

Other Well-being Resources  

• Anxiety management program  

• Wellness incentives  

• Sleep improvement program  

• Diabetes management program  

• Virtual physical therapy  

• Emotional/mental health support programs  

• Weight management programs  

• Gastrointestinal health program  

• Substance use management program  

• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit  

Retirement and Financial Well-being  

• BD 401(k) Plan  

• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan  

• 529 College Savings Plan  

• Financial counseling  

• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)  

• Daily Pay  

• College financial aid and application guidance  

Life Balance Programs  

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves  

• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement  

• MetLife Legal Plan  

• Group auto and home insurance  

• Pet insurance  

• Commuter benefits  

• Discounts on products and services  

• Academic Achievement Scholarship  

• Service Recognition Awards  

• Employer matching donation  

• Workplace accommodations  

Other Life Balance Programs  

• Adoption assistance  

• Backup day care and eldercare  

• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers  

• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Paid Parental Leave  

• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes  

Leave Programs  

• Bereavement leaves  

• Military leave  

• Personal leave  

• Family and Medical Leave (FML)  

• Jury and Witness Duty Leave 

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Your career at BD. 

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles. 

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$207,900.00 - $374,200.00 USD Annual