Job Description Summary

Lead and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and activities to meet operational objectives, including cost improvement projects and value stream improvements. Effectively provide leadership and enhance Continuous Improvement (CI) activities through aligning, training, supervising, administrating, coaching, and project/metric tracking. Independently coach and mentor employees including management on CI methods and issue resolution for new and existing projects. Serves as a resource for CI related information. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Uses cost savings methods and procedures for the completion of new assignments and may provide guidance to other personnel.

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. 

Shift: this is a day shift position, typical hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Drive and sustain Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and programs.

• Create and lead training and educational sessions within the department to ensure associates are knowledgeable in and have the ability to follow Standard Work, GMP’s, 20 Keys, Lean, Six Sigma, KAS, 5S and other CI programs.

• Maintains and utilizes the CI Plan database to manage and track department cost improvement projects and value stream improvements.

• Proactively seek new CI initiatives, challenging department focus.

• Assist in development of department goals and objectives.

• Create and manage department CI Calendar.

• Develop and track CI metrics.

• Participate in and support Plant CI initiatives. 

• Mentor others, within and outside of the department as related to CI initiatives.

• Participate in regulatory assessments.

• Develop and update department VSMs to drive CI. Facilitate blitzes throughout the plant.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in developing, organizing, implementing, and managing projects and assignments

• Must have demonstrated experience in CI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

• Experience in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, facilitation, project management, or validation

Required Skills:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)

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.

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 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.

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

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