Plant Engineering Manager

Plant Engineering ManagerWe are the people who give possibilities purposeBD 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 Plant Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership of the site engineering function (Automation, Process Engineering), while embedding BD Excellence as the core operating system.This role drives world-class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through:Deployment of BD Excellence principles (Lean, CI, Zero Loss mindset)Development of high-performing technical teamsExecution of site strategy deployment and Cost-to-Win (CtW) initiatives in collaboration with Site BD Excellence ManagerOrganizational ImpactMember of Site Leadership Team / extended LTLeads managers, engineers, and technical specialistsAccountable for multi-year engineering strategy aligned to site master planDirect impact on:Equipment reliability & OEECost structure and capital efficiencyEngineering capability and bench strengthOperates with broad influence across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and BD Excellence teamsCore Responsibilities1. Strategy Deployment (BD Excellence Anchor)Lead engineering input into Strategy Deployment (SDD) and site master planCascade KPIs aligned to SQDC priorities across engineering teamsAlign engineering roadmap to BD Excellence roadmap and maturity expectationsEnsure integration of:Asset strategyAutomation & digital roadmapReliability and maintenance excellence2. Zero Loss & Continuous Improvement LeadershipChampion projects around Zero Loss mindset across engineering domains (safety, quality, downtime, cost)Lead elimination of losses through:Root cause problem-solvingKaizen and focused improvement initiativesOwn engineering contribution to Cost-to-Win (CtW) portfolioDeploy Lean tools:Standard workVisual management / Tier managementProblem-solving (7-step / A3)3. Collaborates with Asset Manager around Asset Care, Reliability & PerformancePartnering to establish and execute site-wide asset care strategyEnsure engineering resources to support:High equipment uptime and reliabilityEffective preventive and predictive maintenanceOptimal spare parts and lifecycle managementDrive engineering improvements that enhance:OEECapacity utilizationCost efficiency4. BD Excellence Integration (Factory Blueprint)Partner with BD Excellence leaders to:Deploy Factory Blueprint standardsBuild component-based excellence (FI, Quality, Maintenance, etc.)Lead engineering participation in:Focused Improvement teamsKaizen eventsLoss landscape analysisEnsure engineering teams actively contribute to:Tier Management routinesVisual performance trackingContinuous improvement cadence5. People & Capability DevelopmentBuild and lead a high-performing engineering organizationDevelop talent aligned to skills matrices and capability strategyCoach leaders and teams on:BD Excellence behaviorsProblem-solving capabilityData-driven decision makingOwn:Succession planningTechnical pipeline and bench strengthDevelopment of future JG4/JG5 leaders6. Cross-Functional LeadershipPartner with:Manufacturing (MU Leaders, Ops Managers)Quality & ValidationSupply Chain & PlanningEHSProvide engineering leadership in:New product introductions (NPI)Capacity expansion and capital projectsRegulatory and compliance activities7. Governance, Compliance & StandardsEnsure adherence to:BD Quality Systems and policiesRegulatory requirementsEngineering and maintenance standardsEstablish:Standard work within engineeringGovernance processes aligned to BD ExcellenceLeadership Expectations (BD Excellence Behaviors)Demonstrates servant leadership and Gemba mindsetDrives culture of accountability and continuous improvementPromotes:"Problem finding before problem solving"Data transparencyDaily management disciplineLeads change effectively and influences at all levelsBuilds a culture where:Associates are engaged in identifying and eliminating wasteContinuous improvement is embedded in daily workKey Performance MeasuresSafety: TRIR, zero incidentsQuality: defect rates, deviations, CAPA effectivenessDelivery: OEE, downtime reductionCost: maintenance cost, CtW deliveryPeople: capability maturity, engagement, succession coverageBD Excellence: maturity assessment progressionQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)7–10+ years of engineering/manufacturing experience3–5+ years leadership experience managing managers or technical teamsStrong knowledge of:Lean / Continuous ImprovementReliability / Asset Care systemsManufacturing processesPreferred:Six Sigma certificationExperience with BD Excellence or similar Lean operating systemPrimary Work LocationUSA SC - SumterAdditional LocationsWork Shift