Line Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) is a global medical technology company dedicated to advancing health. This role focuses on operational leadership in manufacturing, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery.

• 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 analyses 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 elevate issues to the Manufacturing Unit Leader.
• Perform other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of duties. Other job-related duties may be required.

• 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

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.