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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Unit Leader will have overall ownership of production, processes, and people included in the respective Manufacturing Unit and will be fully responsible to deliver upon SQDIP targets, to eliminate losses in the area through BD Operational Excellence System and to grow the capability of the team. This role has responsibility for the designated product line including setting goals, making decisions, and driving accountability toward department objectives in the designated Manufacturing Unit. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:

1. Accountable for the achievement of key strategic, operational and functional goals.

2. Developing and mentoring the manufacturing unit to drive results by focusing on production, associate capability development and ownership.

3. Coordinates and drives all activities within the manufacturing unit and sets priorities.

4. Responsible to develop and manage the manufacturing unit’s budget and headcount levels.

5. Coordinates the establishment and communication of challenging SQDIP goals. Translates manufacturing unit targets into lines / areas / workplaces and ensures that each associate understands what is expected from them with documented individual, specific and measurable targets.

6. Initiates and lead transformation to ensure that short and long term SQDIP goals are being met.

7. Resolves issues in the line in a timely manner, while displaying servant leadership. Leads the with BD values.

8. Runs the Tier Management System (TMS) for the lines/areas

9. Does yearly performance reviews of the team and ensures every individual has an active development plan in place and does regular 1:1s with each team member to review performance and help them to grow.

10. Facilitates other BD Operational Excellence System/CI activities and OLE targets within the manufacturing unit.

11. Translate demand forecasts to establish quarterly->monthly->weekly->daily production schedules, track and report out on delivery performance versus schedule.

12. Review and supervise production work orders in the ERP system, analyze manufacturing variances, waste, production hours required, establish action plans with unit leadership team and/or functional areas in order to minimize variances that could have an impact on plant financials

13. Ensures regular, timely, and accurate assessments of hourly associates are delivered through coaching activities.

14. Works with associates to resolve issues and concerns; involves HR when needed.

15. Builds their own mastery in the operation, people management and BD Operational Excellence System.

16. Spends more than 50% of the time on the production floor overseeing activities within the manufacturing unit.

17. Drives lean improvements, measured by improvements to OLE, and establishes systems that are self-sustaining.

18. Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

19. Exhibits sound leadership, reliable decision making, and appropriate ownership of organizational objectives and results.

20. Perform job duties to meet operational objectives (i.e. safety, quality, production, waste, etc.)

21. Optimally supervises and develops others to build an impactful operations team.

22. Serves as a member of the plant leadership team

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Other responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Aligns with, and responsible for enforcing, all local and corporate BD safety regulations policies/procedures.

• Follows all corporate and local BD quality policies/procedures/practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles. Ensures compliance through appropriate communication, training and education of sound Quality Assurance principles. Responsible for the activities and programs as defined for this position in the Quality Systems Manual.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Observes all safety, environmental and quality system standards.

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the Health & Safety of themselves or other employees.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor which are deemed to be reasonable.

• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or related field

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a medical device manufacturing environment or related industry

• Ability to work flexible hours between 6:00am - 6:00pm

• Green Belt Certification or related continues improvement experience/cert.(preferred)

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 phenomenal, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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.

To learn more about BD visit  https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.