Job Description Summary

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a Cost Leader—a strong, independent professional who combines exceptional financial acumen with advanced Lean expertise. This role is critical to driving the execution of our cost-reduction strategy, ensuring measurable results across all cost-improvement projects. The Cost Leader will be accountable for delivering $11M in savings through active project management, validating financial impact, and sustaining improvements across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cost-Reduction Initiatives: Drive execution of all cost-improvement projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measurable outcomes.

• Lead and communicate with all stakeholders’ cross-functionally in resourcing, executing, project management, performance reporting and decision-making process.

• Lead and train site on all existing and new CI methodologies and best practices.

• As a core member of the Operational Excellence team, this person will drive OpEx deployment at the plant. 

• This individual should be a strong team player with highly developed communication and presentation skills. 

• Validate Financial Impact: Analyze ROI, confirm savings, and connect Lean actions to P&L performance.

• Lean Leadership: Serve as a Lean Expert, coaching teams and leading Kaizen, TPM, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

• Project Execution: Maintain disciplined follow-up on deliverables, timelines, and results to ensure successful implementation.

• Performance Tracking: Develop and present dashboards, Obeya reviews, and progress reports to leadership.

• Sustain Results: Embed cost-reduction practices into daily operations to maintain long-term improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.

• Experience:

  • Proven track record in cost-reduction and Lean implementation within manufacturing or operations.

  • Minimum 7+ years in financial analysis and continuous improvement roles.

• Certifications: Lean Expert or Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong financial acumen with ability to link operational actions to P&L impact.

  • Advanced Lean knowledge; capable of coaching and leading improvement events.

  • Self-starter with high ownership and urgency; thrives without micromanagement.

  • Results-driven with focus on OEE, scrap reduction, labor productivity, and CTW savings.

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills; confident presenting to senior leadership.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what