Job Description Summary

The Planned Maintenance Leader will be responsible for maintaining a high level of machine performance through driving the implementation of a cost-effective Preventative and Predictive maintenance (PPM) program, building a highly skilled Planned maintenance team, and providing oversight to the Tool Crib operation. Through effective communication and coordination of planned maintenance activities across the 24/7 operation, the Planned Maintenance Leader will ensure that equipment is being properly maintained as required to sustain plant operations for the site. 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. 

The Planned Maintenance Leader is responsible for maintaining high machine performance by implementing a cost-effective Preventative and Predictive Maintenance (PPM) program. This role involves building a highly skilled planned maintenance team and overseeing Tool Crib operations. The Planned Maintenance Leader ensures effective communication and coordination of maintenance activities across a 24/7 operation, ensuring equipment is properly maintained to sustain plant operations. Compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, and all relevant safety laws is essential. Regular, punctual attendance and the ability to converse in English are required. Upholding BD Values is a must.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and guidance to preventative maintenance team to ensure planned maintenance activities on the manufacturing equipment are performed on-time and in the most efficient way.

• Responsible for site-wide planned maintenance strategy in partnership with Manufacturing Unit Technical Leaders & the Reliability team.

• Proactively manage all elements of preventative maintenance spend (including spare parts, labor, and services) to budgeted objectives.

• Responsible for Tool Crib operations, ensuring targeted inventory levels for spare parts are well maintained.

• Coordinate and drive utilization of a Computerized-Maintenance-Management System (CMMS) across the manufacturing site.

• Maintain effective partnership with manufacturing unit teams through technical & methodological coaching to address manufacturing process issues.

• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

• Ensure that equipment is running efficiently and effectively by ensuring PMs are completed thoroughly and on time

• Deliver an optimum utilization of resources and spare parts with minimum impact on asset availability

• Achieve high level of PM compliance as per targeted objectives

• Manage preventative maintenance activities and spend through all departments on plan and within budget

• Build an impactful technical team that helps meet or exceed operational objectives (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost)

• Supervise ~11 Hourly Associates

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors in Engineering required or in lieu 10+ years’ proven experience in a medical device or highly automated environment.

• 5+ years manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment, required.

• Proven leader with 5+ years of prior supervisory experience required, 10+ years preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth understanding of Preventative and Predictive Maintenance (PPM) programs.

• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, particularly in highly automated environments.

• Leadership: Ability to lead and develop HighPerforming Maintenance Teams.

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in maintenance techniques and methodologies, including trouble shooting and problem-solving.

• Project Management: Ability to manage maintenance projects, including budgeting and resource allocation.

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

• Team Building: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other departments.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.

Work Environment:

• BD is a smoke-free campus.  Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas.  We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy

• False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals.  Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor. 

• Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

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/Affirmative Action 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, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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