VP Manufacturing

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•El Paso, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The VP Manufacturing will lead two strategically critical BD manufacturing sites—El Paso, TX and selected operations in Sandy, UT—ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-performing operations aligned with BD’s quality and operational standards. This role is accountable for delivering strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while strengthening manufacturing processes, systems, and capabilities to support long-term business objectives. This leader ensures the sites operate with high levels of discipline, accountability, and operational rigor, while building a sustainable foundation for future performance and growth. Success in the role requires the ability to stabilize and continuously improve operations, embed robust manufacturing and quality practices, and develop strong leadership teams capable of sustaining results over time.

Requirements

15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in pharmaceutical, sterile, or highly regulated environments
Demonstrated experience in FDA remediation / warning letter response
Deep understanding of CGMP requirements and Manufacturing Process Control
Proven track record of leading operational turnarounds or complex site transformations
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead operations for El Paso and defined Sandy scope
Own site performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing operations
Provide strong, visible leadership presence across both sites
Ensure all manufacturing processes, practices, and controls are fully compliant with CGMP (21 CFR 210/211).
Drive disciplined and timely implementation of corrective actions, ensuring sustainable adherence to approved quality systems.
Maintain continuous inspection readiness across both sites.
Stabilize and improve manufacturing performance, with focus on: Process capability and consistency, Yield and defect reduction, Reduction of variability and recurring deviations
Implement robust, data-driven performance management, including: Trend analysis of defects, complaints and out-of-specification results, End-to-end process monitoring and continuous improvement
Ensure manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and compliant by design
Lead planning and execution of capital investments and facility upgrades required to meet pharmaceutical manufacturing standards
Ensure manufacturing infrastructure, equipment, and environments are fit for compliant and reliable operations
Partner with Engineering to establish strong equipment lifecycle and maintenance practices
Ensure strong integration between Manufacturing and Engineering to deliver: Robust process design, Equipment reliability and uptime, Sustainable compliance and performance
Drive alignment on technical solutions that address root causes, not symptoms
Build and embed a “quality-first, right-first-time” culture across operations.
Ensure that quality is fully integrated into daily manufacturing practices
Reinforce strong execution discipline, documentation practices, and adherence to procedures at all levels of the organization.
Assess and strengthen the capability of site leadership teams, particularly in: Root cause analysis and investigation rigor, CGMP compliance and operational discipline
Foster accountability, engagement, and performance in a demanding transformation context.
Build a strong leadership bench capable of building a sustainable foundation for future performance and growth.
Ensure consistent standards, processes, and behaviors across both sites
Partner with ISC, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure alignment on priorities and resource allocation.
Support regulatory interactions as appropriate in coordination with the Quality organization.