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. 

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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. 

Become a maker of possible with us!

Job Summary

Site BD Excellence Engineer will be passionate about creating a culture of operational and customer excellence, implementing change, and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) within the site or specific manufacturing unit/s.

Job Responsibilities

• Active member of Focused Improvement component team.
• Develop and grow problem solving capability at all levels.
• Support implementation of CI projects across all dimensions SQDC.
• Help coordinate activity of component teams and focused improvement project teams to eliminate loss, according to strategic goals.
• Help generate, sustain, and deliver a multi-year Cost to Win (CTW) portfolio, support governance processes, and optimization of the site loss landscape. Help meet or exceed CTW (Cost to Win) goals through leading and /or supporting Focused Improvement team savings projects (Loss Landscape).
• Teach and coach BD Excellence concepts and systematic approach, including strategy deployment, core components, Zero Loss mindset and all related methodologies / tools.
• Lead and facilitate breakthrough Kaizen events and support other BD Excellence components in problem solving capability development.
• Support development of zero loss mindset across critical areas to optimize quality, delivery and cost while improving safety.
• Help develop and grow capability through components and component teams to establish the fundamentals of excellence in safety, quality, and reliability.
• Coach and guide project selection process to ensure focus of resources and time on priorities.
• Ensure strategic alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs’) top down and bottom up. Support BD Excellence deployment and governance process across all relevant components.
• Drive BD Excellence capability development through deployment of progressively advanced aspects of component methodologies. Support attainment of long-term CI objectives through cross functional teams with shared goal.
• Drive use of effective data-driven visual-management techniques, e.g., Business-Operating-System (BOS) charts to drive improvement of KPIs such as OEE, waste, labour productivity, etc. Active role in governance and action tracking of improvements, with periodic reporting of activity completion dates, expected and achieved results.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering trade preferred.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience in a plant.
• Previous experience in implementing, and strong knowledge of, Lean and Six Sigma business systems. Six sigma green or black belt certification preferred.
• Experience in Total Productive Maintenance or Industrial Engineering is an added advantage
• Demonstrated passion for safety, customer centricity and operational excellence.
• Understanding of the interaction between operational excellence and customer service.
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels.
• Track record in project or program management.
• Experience of working in a multi-site and multi-cultural environment.
• Business acumen and ability to display the linkage between projects and desired business results.
• Able to develop compelling business case for resource investment, aligned with CTW finance policies and guidelines.

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