Director, Operations & End-to-End Value Stream Leader- Dispensing Platform

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•San Diego, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Operations & End-to-End Value Stream Leader for the Dispensing Platform is a key member of the Dispensing Integrated Supply Chain staff. The role drives the development and execution of supply chain and operations strategies, with a primary focus on delivery and cost. Performance objectives center on helping the Dispensing business achieve its revenue and growth goals, and responding when those goals are at risk. The role provides leadership and operational troubleshooting, identifies effective solutions to operational problems, and coordinates cross-functional resolution. The Director is accountable for the Integrated Supply Chain operating model and product value stream management for the platform, and serves as the main ISC point of accountability and escalation for the Dispensing VP GM. The role leads the design and implementation of product value streams to maximize customer value and meet business objectives, working with business unit supply chain, platform business, regional commercial, procurement, plant, engineering, and global strategy teams. For new products, the role establishes value-stream performance objectives, models demand, co-develops end-to-end network architecture, assesses make-or-buy options and manufacturing technology, develops capacity and distribution plans, recommends replenishment and inventory strategies, supports design-for-manufacturing standards, and remains accountable for project milestones and ISC objectives at launch. It also drives sustainability initiatives and CO2 emissions work with global sustainability and EHS teams. For current products, the role works with plants and cross-functional teams to improve end-to-end performance in service, cash, and cost; identify flow constraints and lead-time reduction opportunities; modernize manufacturing processes and equipment; and develop rough-cut and long-term capacity plans. The position is based at BD's San Diego, California, Bldg A&B location and involves travel of up to two weeks in a typical month, with three weeks in rare instances.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
10–15 years of experience in medical devices or life sciences.
Demonstrated expertise in program, project, or operations management.
Financial acumen.
Ability to work autonomously with little day-to-day oversight.
Ability to engage with senior company leaders and production associates.
Ability to articulate plans and priorities to varied audiences and make compelling arguments in support of them.
Ability to understand and address production processes used within PI, how they deliver product requirements, and their associated risks.
Travel up to two weeks in a typical month and up to three weeks in rare instances.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Finance experience is a plus.
Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Own accountability for the ISC operating model and orchestration of product value stream management for the platform; serve as the main ISC accountability and escalation point for the Dispensing VP GM.
Lead design and implementation of product value streams to maximize customer value and deliver business objectives.
Partner with BU Supply Chain, Platform Business Team, and Regional Commercial leaders to identify customer needs, business requirements, and go-to-market strategy for a product line.
For new products, establish integrated product value-stream performance objectives and model demand evolution over time.
Co-develop end-to-end supply chain network architecture, including sources, manufacturing locations, and distribution centers.
Co-develop make-or-buy solutions; select suitable manufacturing technology and automation levels; determine distribution strategy; and develop short-, medium-, and long-term manufacturing capacity plans, including agreed surge capacity.
Recommend replenishment models, customer lead times, and inventory strategies to the Platform Business Team and Regional Commercial leaders.
Support GIE in implementing design-for-manufacturing standards and best practices throughout product development.
Remain accountable for project milestones and achievement of ISC objectives for new product launches.
Drive product-line sustainability programs and CO2 emissions work with global sustainability and EHS teams.
For current products, work with plants, BU Supply Chain, BU Procurement, and Regional Supply Chain to apply BD Excellence end-to-end and identify flow breakers, lead-time reduction opportunities, and improvements in service, cash, and cost.
Partner with manufacturing plants and GIE to assess process and equipment modernization needs as part of the manufacturing improvement Plants master plan.
Co-develop rough-cut and long-term manufacturing capacity planning with Global ISC Strategy, GIE, BU Supply Chain, plants, the business platform, and regional commercial teams.
Align execution goals and strategy with BU VP GM and leadership team, and provide an escalation path.
Participate on the BU ISC leadership team to align goals and provide an escalation path.
Collaborate with BU Supply Chain, platform teams, and BU Procurement on end-to-end supply chain and procurement strategies.
Collaborate with manufacturing plant leaders on capacity planning.
Represent BD professionally when interacting with external partners.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Life and disability insurance.
Wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Educational assistance.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
Backup care and caregiving support.
Employee assistance programs and commuter benefits.
Pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
Competitive compensation and reward and recognition opportunities.