Join BD as a Manufacturing Area Leader in Sandy, USA, where you will oversee manufacturing lines and processes to drive safety, quality, and delivery performance. This full-time, on-site role requires a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week, focusing on continuous improvement, team coaching, and operational excellence in a highly automated environment.
Requirements
High School Diploma with 5 years of experience in a highly automated environment, or BA/BS with 3 years of manufacturing experience, or MA/MS with 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Professional Certification (e.g., Leadership Training, College Coursework) required.
Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
On-site presence for a minimum of 4 days per week in Sandy, USA.
Skills & Responsibilities
Leadership and Coaching: Provide daily coaching, mentoring, and development for line associates to foster an Equipment Owner attitude and ensure operational goals are met.
Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives such as 5S activities, Autonomous Maintenance defect tagging, breakdown management, and top loss reduction to drive operational efficiency.
Quality and Compliance: Ensure compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, and safety regulations while supporting electronic Device History Record processes.
Operational Oversight: Spend approximately 65% of time on the manufacturing floor actively overseeing operations, leading Tier 1 and Pit Stop meetings, and driving rapid resolution of production issues.
Potential transition routes: People from production supervisor or senior technician roles may bring operational oversight and automation skills, alongside meeting the required manufacturing experience and educational background.
Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
Job Description
The Manufacturing Area Leader will have overall ownership of manufacturing lines and/or processes, 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, guidelines, and all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations.
Responsibilities:
Own and drive achievement of key operational goals related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery performance on production lines.
Provide daily coaching, mentoring, and development for line associates to strengthen capabilities and foster an Equipment Owner (EO) attitude.
Lead and reinforce initiatives including Safety programs, Autonomous Maintenance (AM) defect tagging, 5S activities, Tier meetings, breakdown management, and top loss reduction.
Analyze line losses, identify performance gaps, and establish priorities for the production trio/team.
Align line priorities with overall manufacturing unit objectives and business goals.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure both short-term performance targets and long-term operational goals are achieved.
Support rapid resolution of production issues while demonstrating servant leadership and embodying BD Values.
Proactively identify trends and address potential problems before they impact production performance.
Lead Tier 1 production meetings and maintain alignment across the entire Line Centric Organization (LCO) team.
Review production schedules and anticipate changes that may affect operations.
Coordinate and lead daily Pit Stop meetings, updating production targets and goals on the Primary Visual Display (PVD).
Ensure resources are effectively deployed to address quality concerns and production line issues as they arise.
Spend approximately 65% of time on the manufacturing floor, actively overseeing operations and supporting line performance.
Ensure root cause investigations are completed promptly and that effective corrective actions are implemented.
Support electronic Device History Record (eDHR) processes and implementation efforts.
Assist in developing and updating work instructions, operating standards, centerlines, and CILTs (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate, Tighten activities) to improve operational efficiency.
Partner with the Preventive Maintenance (PM) team to evaluate and improve maintenance execution effectiveness.
Communicate line performance results, risks, and advanced issues to the Manufacturing Unit Leader.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence across the production line.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience in a highly automated environment
Professional Certification (i.e. Leadership Training, College Coursework)
Preferred Qualifications:
BA/BS and 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment
MA/MS and 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
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.
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Why Join Us?
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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.
