Manufacturing Unit Leader (Liquid Media)

Job Description Summary The Manufacturing Unit Leader will have overall ownership of production, processes, and people included in the respective Manufacturing Unit and will be fully responsible to deliver upon SQDC targets, to eliminate losses in the area through BD Operational Excellence System and to grow the capability of the team.
This role has responsibility for the designated product line including setting goals, making decisions, and driving accountability toward department objectives in the designated Manufacturing Unit.
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.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to: 1.
Accountable for the achievement of key strategic, operational and functional goals.
2.
Developing and mentoring the manufacturing unit to drive results by focusing on production, associate capability development and ownership.
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Coordinates and drives all activities within the manufacturing unit and sets priorities.
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Responsible to develop and manage the manufacturing unit’s budget and headcount levels.
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Coordinates the establishment and communication of challenging SQDC goals.
Translates manufacturing unit targets into lines / areas / workplaces and ensures that each associate understands what is expected from them with documented individual, specific and measurable targets.
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Initiates and drives change to ensure that short and long term SQDC goals for the lines / areas under responsibility are being met.
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Resolves issues in the line and for the manufacturing unit in a timely manner, while displaying servant leadership.
Manages the team in line with BD values.
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Runs the Tier Management System (TMS) for the lines/areas and sets the 24-hour direction for the manufacturing unit.
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Does yearly performance reviews of the team and ensures every individual has an active development plan in place and does regular 1:1s with each team member to review performance and help them to grow.
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Leads daily TMS activities being responsible for creating of TMS work processes (e.
g.
, TMS1, TMS2) 11.
Facilitates other BD Operational Excellence System/CI activities and programs within the manufacturing unit.
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Collaborate with Planning to establish production schedules, monitor delivery performance versus schedule.
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Ensures regular, timely, and accurate assessments of hourly associates are delivered through coaching activities.
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Works with associates to resolve issues and concerns; involves HR when needed.
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Builds his/her own mastery in the operation, people management and BD Operational Excellence System.
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Spends more than 50% of the time on the production floor overseeing activities within the manufacturing unit.
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Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
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Exhibits sound leadership, reliable decision making, and appropriate ownership of organizational objectives and results.
19.
Perform job duties to meet operational objectives (i.
e.
safety, quality, production, waste, etc.
) 20.
Effectively supervises and develops others to build a high performing operations team.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Other responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: Complies with, and responsible for enforcing, all local and corporate BD safety regulations policies/procedures.
Complies with all corporate and local BD quality policies/procedures/practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles.
Ensures compliance through appropriate communication, training and education of sound Quality Assurance principles.
Responsible for the activities and programs as defined for this position in the Quality Systems Manual.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Observes all safety, environmental and quality system standards.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the Health & Safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor which are deemed to be reasonable.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
COMPETENCIES Customer Focus Driving for Results Managing, Leading and Developing People Promoting an Inclusive Work Environment Teamwork Note: For people leader job roles please refer to the BD Leadership Model found on Maxwell.
bd.
com.
This sets the leadership standard and cultural priorities.
Minimum Education/Experience: This position has the following minimum educational requirements: High School Diploma/GED: Required Associate degree – Required BA/BS Degree – Preferred – Science, Industrial, Business, Engineering or a related field 5 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred 3 years of people leading experience required Knowledge/Skills Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Advanced Independent thinking / Self Driven - Advanced Decision Making Ability - Advanced Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Basic Machinery technical knowledge – Basic Project Management - Proficient Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient Logistics & Planning Knowledge – Basic Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient Financial Acumen - Proficient 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.
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.
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PDN Primary Work Location USA MD - Hunt Valley Additional Locations Work Shift US BD 1st Shift 8am-5pm (United States of America)