Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement Sr Mgr

Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement Sr Mgr

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.

The Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement Sr Mgr is responsible for driving operational excellence, cultural transformation, and sustainable performance improvements across the BD Pharma El Paso site. This role leads the deployment of the BD Excellence framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, business objectives, and continuous improvement principles.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the implementation and sustainability of BD Excellence (BD Production System) across the site.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Identify and eliminate process waste through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Ensure standard work, visual management, and tier management systems are fully embedded.
• Drive growth through a multi-year pipeline of Cost to Win (CTW) savings initiatives, targeting +8% productivity improvement.

Regulatory Compliance

• Partner with Quality and Operations to support FDA efforts and ensure audit readiness
• Drive adherence to GMP, FDA, and internal compliance standards
• Support the development and execution of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Monitor compliance metrics and ensure timely escalation and resolution of risks

Leadership & Culture Transformation

• Champion a culture of accountability, ownership, and proactive behaviors across all levels
• Coach and develop leaders on BD Excellence principles and behaviors
• Support leadership capability building aligned with site transformation goals
• Reinforce disciplined execution and performance management practices
• Deliver tangible site transformation through the implementation of Lean workplace practices and optimized end-to-end factory flow.
• Strengthen Lean capabilities across the plant through structured Kaizen events and Lean Ambassador certification programs.

Strategic Execution

• Translate site strategy into actionable initiatives with clear KPIs and milestones
• Track and report progress of key initiatives to site leadership and executives
• Ensure alignment between people strategy, operational goals, and business priorities
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Operations, HR, Engineering) to drive results
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement
• Experience in Pharma or Medical Device industry strongly preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Basic or simple knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Solid understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural and organizational transformation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Primary Work Location: USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.