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Job Description

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most sophisticated global health issues

The Quality Manager coordinates the activities for the quality assurance function within their business unit, informing all inspection and management personnel of quality problems and solutions. Evaluates all changes, modifications and additions to product lines and determines the effect on product quality and costs. Provides resources for quality improvement activities including waste reduction, cost reduction and process validation. Reports directly to the Associate Director, Quality.

• Provides leadership and supervision (either directly or indirectly) for all salaried and hourly associates assigned to the responsible business unit.
• Hires, trains, coaches, and motivates associates to drive for the attainment of company and business unit quality objectives.
• Responsible for the performance management process and development and planning for and conducting of product and process verification and testing activities within the business unit value stream including the assignment of resources.
• Responsible for reporting and attainment of key quality and business metrics
• Through the use of appropriate statistical engineering principles and techniques, initiates capability studies of processes to identify causes of chronic levels of defects and remedy those areas associated with a high cost of quality.
• Review inspection systems, methods and procedures for optimization of quality and resources.
• Recommends and justifies capital expenditures and validates to implementation.
• Provides functional support to the Engineering Department for the writing of protocols, data gathering and data analysis associated with the Plant Validation Program – including prospective, retrospective and revalidation efforts.
• Takes lead in Process Characterization activities within the assigned business unit.
• Acquires data from critical processes allowing for trend analysis and recommends action to maintain/obtain statistical process control.
• Communicates and coordinates with required organizations in FLKS to drive resolution of quality activities (SAs, ACRs, Validations, NCMRs, Variances, Escalated Customer Complaints, C2W, etc.)

Assures coordination of the overall quality effort within the business unit in the following areas:

• Provides plant self-audit information on the product and process to assure compliance with all government regulations (QSR, FDA and Contractual).
• Periodically reviews Quality specifications to assure accuracy and adequacy.
• Formulates and implements policies and procedures relating to product quality or process control as appropriate.
• Provides test and statistical support for customer complaint issues that arise and makes recommendations on actions to be taken.
• Supports Metrology activities and Gauge calibration program.

Required:

BS Degree (Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years Quality Manufacturing with Supervision

Preferred:

• ASQ Certification (CQE, CMQ/OE, Six Sigma, etc.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Why join us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program — which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components — is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity 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, or any other protected status.

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