Line Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Description

New full‑time position at BD, a large global medical technology company dedicated to advancing health. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it takes the imagination and passion of all of us – from design and engineering to manufacturing and marketing of our Med Tech products – to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

• Accountable for achieving key operational and functional goals related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery of the line.
• 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.
• Analyze losses and establish line priorities for the Trio.
• Identify key areas of focus for the line and set priorities in alignment with overall manufacturing unit priorities.
• Initiate and drive changes to ensure short‑term and long‑term goals for the line are met.
• Support timely resolution of issues on the line, demonstrating servant leadership and adhering to BD Values.
• Proactively anticipate and address problems before they impact production by assessing trends.
• Prepare and run Tier 1 production meetings and ensure alignment of the entire Line Centric Organization (LCO) team. Review production plans and anticipate any changes.
• Plan and oversee the daily CILT (Pit Stops) and update daily targets and goals on the line Primary Visual Display (PVD).
• Ensure that all resources are properly focused to support any quality or line issues as they occur.
• Spend approximately 65% of the time on the production floor overseeing line activities.
• Ensure all root cause analysis are conducted timely, and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the creation of new work instructions, standards, centerlines, and CILTs to enhance efficiency.
• Evaluate and work with the PM team to ensure efficiency of the PM execution.
• Communicate results and escalate issues to the Manufacturing Unit Leader.
• Perform other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

• BA/BS – 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred.

• MA/MS – 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred.

• Technical amplitude and basic understanding of machinery preferred.
• Machine experience in high volume automated production environment preferred.

• Effective oral/written communication – Advanced
• Team building – Advanced
• Independent thinking / self‑driven – Advanced
• Decision making ability – Advanced
• Troubleshooting / problem solving – Advanced
• Safety & ergonomics expertise – Proficient
• Project management – Proficient
• Quality systems knowledge – Proficient
• Logistics & planning knowledge – Proficient
• Computer skills / Microsoft Office – Proficient
• Financial acumen – Proficient

Primary work location: USA CT – Canaan.

Work shift:

Location/Region – Canaan, Connecticut.

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.