Associate Director Manufacturing ( Full-time ) Sumter, SC - DK
About The Position
Leads the development, execution, and monitoring of operations in line with overall operational objectives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and performance improvements. Ensures compliance with Company, Federal, State, and local Safety and Environmental regulations. Creates a positive, inclusive, and diverse work environment that promotes a speak-up culture based on the BD Production System/BD Excellence. Builds a culture of recognition and promotes a growth mindset. Drives continuous safety improvement and promotes Inspire Quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with local BD quality policies, including GMP, CFR, and ISO standards. Leads the evolution of the BD Productions System/BD Excellence and expansion of Kaizen to drive reductions in Zero Loss. Focuses on increasing OEE, enhancing asset reliability and availability, and optimizing product cost. Oversees yearly budgets and goals, communicating, monitoring, and managing the budget throughout the planned period. Coordinates and collaborates on projects and initiatives with R&D, Human Resources, Q.A., Finance, Materials, and Marketing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field)
- 5+ years in Operations Management experience
- 5+ years of Cross Functional experience in one of the following: Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, or Finance.
- Minimum of 15 years of total manufacturing experience.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and social skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, teach, & train.
- Organized & systems / process driven.
- Detail oriented with high level of problem solving and analytical skills.
- Results & solution oriented.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
- Solid discernment as it relates to P&L.
- General understanding of GMP, ISO, OSHA & EAP requirements.
- Ability to follow applicable quality regulations as identified by the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience was at the supervisor and/or manager level.
- Experience with high cavity injection molding, high speed automated manufacturing, rubber compounding, and part forming.
- Knowledge of implementing and running production systems, change, driving cost improvements, and increasing efficiencies.
- Demonstrated ability in leading cross functional teams and tactical planning sessions.
Responsibilities
- Leads the development, execution, and monitoring of operations to achieve manufacturing goals.
- Ensures a safe working environment compliant with all regulatory, BD, and internal policies.
- Drives continuous safety improvement in areas such as process safety management, ergonomics, facilities, and equipment.
- Actively promotes Inspire Quality initiatives and ensures compliance with local BD quality policies, including GMP, CFR, and ISO standards.
- Provides leadership to drive the evolution of the BD Productions System/BD Excellence and expansion of Kaizen.
- Focuses on increasing OEE, enhancing asset reliability and availability, and optimization of product cost.
- Oversees and guides the establishment of yearly budgets and goals and manages the budget throughout the planned period.
- Coordinates and collaborates on projects and initiatives with other departments as necessary.
Benefits
- Base Salary - USD $160,000 to $170,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
