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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Production Manager in Sandy, Utah

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The Line Leader will have overall ownership of a manufacturing line and/or process, being fully responsible for delivering all targets and OEE goals for that specific line. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining safety standards, and fostering continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. It requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. The candidate must be able to read, write, and converse in English, and be willing to uphold BD Values. Additionally, the Line Leader ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, best practices, and all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations.

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The Line Leader will have overall ownership of a manufacturing line and/or process, being fully responsible for delivering all targets and OEE goals for that specific line. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining safety standards, and fostering continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. It requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. The candidate must be able to read, write, and converse in English, and be willing to uphold BD Values. Additionally, the Line Leader ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, best practices, and all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations.

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 include, but are not limited, to:

  1. Accountable for achieving key operational and functional goals related Safety, Quality, and Delivery of the line.

  2. Daily touchpoints with line associates to develop and mentor associates to enhance their capabilities and support an Equipment Owner (EO) mentality. This includes but is not limited to Safety, AM defect tagging, 5S, tier meetings, breakdowns, and top losses.

  3. Analyze losses and establish the line priorities for the Trio.

  4. Identify key areas of focus for the line and set priorities in alignment with overall manufacturing unit priorities.

  5. Initiate and drive changes to ensure short-term and long-term goals for the line are met.

  6. Support timely resolution of issues on the line, demonstrating servant leadership and adhering to BD Values.

  7. Proactively anticipate and address problems before they impact production by assessing trends.

  8. Prepare and run Tier 1 production meeting and ensure alignment of the entire Line Centric Organization (LCO) team.

  9. Review production plans and anticipate any changes.

  10. Plan and oversee the daily Pit Stops and update daily targets and goals on the line Primary Visual Display (PVD).

  11. Ensures that all resources are properly focused to support any quality or line issues as they occur.

  12. Spend approximately 65% of the time on the production floor overseeing line activities.

  13. Ensure all root cause analysis are conducted timely and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

  14. Support eDHR and implementation.

  15. Support the creation of new work instructions, standards, centerlines and CILTs to enhance efficiency.

  16. Evaluate and work with PM team to ensure efficiency of the PM execution. 17. Communicate results and escalate issues to the Manufacturing Unit Leader. 18. Perform other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Education and Experience:

Required:

High School Diploma with atleast 5-10 years experience in a highly automated environment and Professional Certification (i.e. Leadership Training, College Coursework)

Highly Preferred:

BA/BS and 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment required.

MA/MS and 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment required.

1 year of people leadership experience 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.

Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

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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.

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