Job Description Summary
As the Operational Technology Leader you will be responsible for the ongoing strategy development and management of the Operational Technology (OT) team at the BD Plymouth manufacturing site. Implementing the OT plant strategy through direct linkage with the Plant's 2025 Vision and Deployment process ensuring the Plants' future OT strategy and project delivery objectives are achieved.
Responsible for creating and implementing solutions to deliver, maintain and improve Operational Performance, technology capability, data availability and Cybersecurity in the Plymouth manufacturing facility.
Ensure close working relationship with the Site Leadership Team, Operations Leadership, Project Engineers, Control Systems Engineers, Information Security Officers, site IT lead and Onsite Support to fully implement the Operational Technology strategy. Ensure clear linkage with the BD Information Security teams, the Operational Technology Centre of Excellence, and the Smart Manufacturing Council. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures.
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Job Description
We are the makers of possible
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.
Why join us?
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
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 health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
Become a maker of possible with us!
Our vision for BD in Plymouth
BD Plymouth, a state-of-the-art Manufacturing 27 acre site, proud to be actively recruiting driven, passionate and team-orientated people to supplement our highly skilled team during this period of growth. You can look forward to an exciting career, phenomenal benefits package, collaborative working and opportunities to expand your skills in this fast moving, dynamic and agile business.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Provide leadership and guidance to the OT team to ensure project activities alignment with the Plant strategy and deployment plans.
- Provide support to requests for OT system development from the site.
- Participation in the implementation of worldwide OT initiatives, divisional initiatives, and corporate IT/OT programmes.
- Responsible for the preparation of Capex submissions, management of Capex forecasts and spending to deliver OT project objectives.
- Provide support for Capex and Cost Centre spend management relating to project and departmental budgets along with accurately forecasting spending profiles.
- Responsible for ensuring OT project objectives are agreed with the leadership team and delivered according to the business requirements.
- Development of the OT Engineering team.
- Responsible for succession planning for key technical roles within the OT team.
- Responsible for actively seeking opportunities to share learnings and copy best practice with other sites.
- Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
About you:
- Degree in Engineering or Science based discipline required.
- Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to develop and manage multi-disciplined teams.
- Extensive experience in Engineering and Operational Technology within a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience in a related environment, ideally medical device manufacture or pharmaceutical or demonstrated capability within BD.
- Experience and working knowledge of change management within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience with networking, software, and control systems in a related environment.
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Primary Work Location
GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate
Additional Locations
Work Shift
GB-PLY Office Staff 0830-1630 (United Kingdom)