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Sr Mgr, BD Excellence

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Sr Mgr, BD Excellence

Columbus, NE

Job Description Summary

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.

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Position Summary:

Site BD Excellence Senior Manager will be passionate about creating a culture of operational and customer excellence, implementing change, and driving Continuous Improvement(CI) across the site through deploying BD Excellence program. 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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategy deployment (SD). Ensure strategic alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs') top down and bottom up. Support site leadership team in creating strategic vision of improvement goals, site master plan (deployment roadmap and maturity expectations based on prior ities). Support overnance process across relevant BD Excellence components.
  • Partner with plant Leadership team and Business Unit Managers/Leader to co-develop and execute the plant's implementation of the BD Excellence and Cost to Win plan/budget.
  • Coach the plant leadership team, with regards to BD Excellence, with focus on external and internal benchmarking. Develop and mentor zero loss mindset across critical areas to optimize quality, delivery and cost while improving safety.
  • Develop and grow capability through components and component teams to establish the fundamentals of excellence in safety, quality, and reliability. Coach and guide site to ensure focus of resources and time on priorities.
  • Coordinate BD Excellence components deployment. Continue to drive BD Excellence capability development through deployment of progressively advanced aspects of component methodologies. Achieve long term CI objectives through cross functional alignment of all resources toward shared goals.
  • Teach, coach, and demonstrate proficiency in BD Excellence concepts and systematic approach, including strategy development & deployment (SDD), core components, Zero Loss mindset and all related methodologies/tools. Lead and facilitate breakthrough Kaizen events.
  • Lead the Focused Improvement component team. Develop and grow problem solving capability at all levels. Drive collaboration w ith site leadership team to generate, sustain, and deliver a multi-year Cost to Win (CTW) portfolio, oversee governance processes, and optimization of the site loss landscape.
  • Coordinate activity of all component teams and focused improvement project teams to eliminate loss, according to strategic goals. Meet or exceed CtW (Cost to Win) goals through leading and/or supporting Focused Improvement team savings projects driven by loss awareness and maturing loss landscape. Create and manage CI budget.
  • Immediate supervisor of BD Excellence Manager.
  • Flexible and able to travel. Expected travel up to 25%.
  • Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field required.

Experience:

  • Seven years' manufacturing experience/leadership experience in a plant required.
  • Three years' experience operating a production system required. Certified or recognized as a Production System practitioner required.
  • Previous experience in implementing, and strong knowledge of, Lean and Six Sigma business systems required. Six sigma green or black belt certification preferred.
  • Experience of working in a multi-site and multi-cultural environment required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated passion for safety, customer centricity and operational excellence.
  • Excellent understanding of the interaction between operational excellence and customer service
  • Strong track record in project or program management
  • Verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels - Advanced
  • Business acumen and ability to display the linkage between projects and desired business results - Proficient
  • Able to develop compelling business case for resource investment, aligned with CTW finance policies and guidelines - Proficient
  • Team player - proficient
  • Ability to influence without authority - Proficient
  • Leadership and Strategic thinking - Proficient
  • Working with highly matrixes organization/organizational savvy - Proficient
  • Building effective transversal team and network - Proficient
  • Managing complexity and diversity / Adaptability - Proficient
  • Financial Acumen - Proficient
  • Results Oriented - Proficient
  • Computer skills (MS Office) - Proficient
  • Communication and presentation skills required - Proficient

PCP Level: NA

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.

BD is committed to providing a robust set of value-based programs and resources that are best-in-class, market-competitive and affordable for all associates and their families.

  • 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)

All benefits and policies are subject to eligibility and enrollment requirements. Most coverage begins on your first day or the date you become eligible for benefits.

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 great, 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.

Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (West)

Additional Locations

Work Shift

Client-provided location(s): Columbus, NE 68601, USA
Job ID: BD-71682996448
Employment Type: Other