Manufacturing Leader
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. BD scores A on the Alion truth index.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD 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.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Manufacturing Leader maintains and improves Manufacturing Resources to achieve production requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The Manufacturing Leader is responsible for master production schedule and budget cost of production. Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485 and any other Regulatory Requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Meet the Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
2. Meet Manufacturing volume requirements.
3. Resolution of the NCMR’s and CAPA’s related to Manufacturing Areas.
4. Support the Preventive Maintenance Program (PM).
5. Meet the Environment requirements in the assigned Area.
6. Select, train, and develop highly motivated production personnel to ensure that Plant and Division goals are met. Fosters and maintains Teamwork Environment.
7. Assures that backorder situations are kept to minimum through effective production planning supply chain management strategic efforts and works with Quality Control Department and his process staff to resolve issues that may result in shipment delays affecting product availability.
8. Ensures that Company policies, procedures, practices, facilities, and equipment are current and effective to comply with all appropriate Government and Corporate regulations.
9. Participates in the development and execution of programs for transfer of new products and technology to the Juncos Plant. Develops production documentation, validation protocols and trainings programs for personnel involved.
10. Assist in the development of strategies to achieve operation goals and objectives. Once approved, develops, and implements specific action plans to ensure the assignment and commitment of adequate resources to successfully achieve the stated goals.
11. Meets financial strategic and customer service objectives established for the plan, as related to production. Establishes or adjusts work schedules to meet production requirements.
12. Keep production as leveled as possible and advise his/her leader of potential changes in manpower requirements. Reset production priorities as changes occur.
Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
2. 1-3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Medical Device and/or Manufacturing Environment.
3. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Techniques and/or Six Sigma Methodology as a process and quality improvement tool.
4. Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
5. Project Management of experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Excellent communication, organizational, administrative, supervisory, leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills.
2. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
3. Ability to facilitate teams of exempt and/or non-exempt employees.
4. Knowledge in Packaging and Automation equipment operation and troubleshooting preferable.
5. Computer Literacy.
6. Must be an agile learner who can manage change and work under pressure achieving high results.
7. PR Labor Laws.
8. Conflict Management.
9. Leadership skills, initiative, assertiveness, attention to detail, and effective interpersonal skills.
10. Bilingual (Spanish & English).
Physical Demands:
1. Medium demand.
2. Occasional lifting and pulling.
3. At times require the carrying of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of equipment.
4. Frequent walking and standing.
Work Environment:
- Normal office environment.
- Must be able to move to Juncos for limited time for training purpose.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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