Overview
Responsible for leading the overall activities involved in the production of high quality products at or below established standard costs for the plant. Provides leadership in developing strategies to improve safety, quality, service and cost. Applies positive associate relations practices in accordance with plant policies. Builds organizational capability at all levels. 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.
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and its no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of usfrom design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per yearto 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 youll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate strategies and business plans.
- Function as a change agent, challenge the status quo, set goals and high expectations for all associates.
- Focus manufacturing resources and activities on: Safety, Quality, Service and Cost.
- Support the activities of the plant safety committee and/or teams.
- Maintain communication and relationships with internal and external customers.
- Prepares annual and long range budgets including cost reduction projects, quality improvement, capacity and capital plans.
- Develop methods to improve production responsiveness and product flow/throughput.
- Develop skills and capability of employees within the manufacturing unit and foster high involvement and empowerment.
- Facilitate communication and teamwork.
- Encourage innovation by all associates.
- Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
- Compliance to production schedules/on-time delivery and products manufactured to meet quality expectations.
- Labor, waste, and expense budget objectives met in area of accountability.
- Continuous improvement and optimization of product flow/throughput.
- Associates in unit exhibit development, high involvement and empowerment.
Supervision
This position supervises:
Other People leaders; Small team 1-10 Associates
Exempt Associates; Small team 1-10 Associates
Hourly Associates; Small team 1-10 Associates
Education And Experience
Minimum Education : BA/BS Degree Business or related discipline
Preferred : Graduate -- Science, Engineering (ME, EE ChE, IE, Manufacturing Technology) or related discipline
Minimum Experience
- Minimum of 7-10 years manufacturing operations experience in a highly automated environment.
- Direct supervision of production associates.
- Management experience with people leaders, hourly production associates and technical associates preferred.
Knowledge And Skills
Basic or simple KSA:
- Six sigma knowledge
- Lean manufacturing knowledge
- Quality systems knowledge (ISO, FDA)
Proficient/Working KSA
- Computer Skills
- Decision Making Ability
- Presentations Skills
- Facilitating Skills
- Strategic thinking Skills
- Logistics planning knowledge
Advanced Or Specialized KSA
- Leadership skills
- Coaching skills
- Team building skills
Work Environment and Additional Information
BD emphasizes on-site collaboration and may require minimum in-office presence per role. Remote or field-based positions will have different arrangements as indicated in the job posting. Employment may be contingent upon proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 where allowed, or testing where required. Accommodation requests will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Access a portion of your pay before pay day with DailyPay
- Healthcare coverage: No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.
- Preventive care covered at 100%.
- Dental and vision insurance at group rates.
- Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Adoption assistance plan
- 401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounted home, auto and pet insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)
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. Its also a place where we help each other be great, we do whats 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, youll 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.
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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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