Sr. Manager, Manufacturing

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Milpitas, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role drives execution excellence on the production floor while supporting manufacturing strategy, continuous improvement, and workforce development. The Senior Manager partners closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to ensure efficient production flow, resolve operational challenges, and support business growth. This role is accountable for delivering consistent operational performance in a regulated manufacturing environment through Lean principles and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
8–10+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Administration
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
APICS CPIM certification
PMP Project Management certification
Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies

Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
Drive accountability and execution discipline across all production areas.
Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Escalate and resolve operational issues impacting throughput or performance.
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives within production.
Improve key metrics including OEE, yield, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.
Implement structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to address production issues.
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to optimize production flow and resolve issues.
Support new product introduction, process transfers, and ongoing operational improvements.
Ensure alignment between production execution and broader site objectives.
Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and frontline teams.
Drive workforce planning, staffing, and shift optimization.
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to environmental health and safety standards.
Support audits, inspections, and corrective action implementation.
Establish and monitor production KPIs including output, efficiency, yield, and downtime.
Utilize data and dashboards to track performance and drive improvements.
Report production performance to site leadership and implement corrective actions as needed.