BD · 3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Operations Excellence
Sparks, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$137K/yr - $226K/yr
8+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. The Associate Director, Operations Excellence (OpEx) is responsible for developing and accelerating the ISC Continuous Improvement strategy across the global manufacturing network, providing leadership and oversight to ensure alignment and measurable improvements in various operational metrics.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
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
Support Plant Managers and regional Ops leaders in developing site-level CI strategies, annual improvement plans, and KPI targets
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
Support deployment of tiered accountability systems, CI training programs, and certification pathways (Lean/Six Sigma)
Build CI capabilities across all levels of the organization—from frontline associates to senior leaders
Enable and coach leaders in behaviors that reinforce a continuous improvement mindset
Support change-management efforts to ensure CI initiatives are adopted, sustained, and integrated into daily operations
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
Drive accountability for results at both the plant and enterprise level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field required
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)
Lean/CI certification required
Strong leadership and coaching capability
Ability to influence cross-functionally and drive change at all levels
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical capability
Ability to manage complex initiatives and balance enterprise vs. site-level priorities
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device, pharma, food, industrial) preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred
Benefits
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.
A valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
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$540MKey Investors
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