Line Leader
Becton Dickinson
Summary
This position requires: BA/BS – 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred. Preferred qualifications include: MA/MS – 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
- Accountable for achieving key operational and functional goals related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery of the line.
- Daily touchpoints with line associates to develop and mentor associates to enhance their capabilities and support an Equipment Owner (EO) mentality, including Safety, AM defect tagging, 5S, tier meetings, breakdowns, and top losses.
- Analyze losses and establish line priorities for the Trio.
- Identify key areas of focus for the line and set priorities in alignment with overall manufacturing unit priorities.
- Initiate and drive changes to ensure short-term and long-term goals for the line are met.
- Support timely resolution of issues on the line, demonstrating servant leadership and adhering to BD Values.
- Proactively anticipate and address problems before they impact production by assessing trends.
- Prepare and run Tier 1 production meetings and ensure alignment of the entire Line Centric Organization (LCO) team.
- Review production plans and anticipate any changes.
- Plan and oversee the daily CILT (Pit Stops) and update daily targets and goals on the line Primary Visual Display (PVD).
- Ensure all resources are properly focused to support any quality or line issues as they occur.
- Spend approximately 65% of the time on the production floor overseeing line activities.
- Ensure all root cause analysis are conducted timely, and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Support the creation of new work instructions, standards, centerlines, and CILTs to enhance efficiency.
- Evaluate and work with PM team to ensure efficiency of the PM execution.
- Communicate results and escalate issues to the Manufacturing Unit Leader.
- Perform other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
Education and Experience
This position requires: BA/BS – 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred. Preferred qualifications include: MA/MS – 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Technical amplitude and basic understanding of machinery preferred. Machine experience in high volume automated production environment preferred.
Basic Knowledge and Skills
- Effective Oral/written Communication - Advanced
- 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 – Proficient
- Project Management - Proficient
- Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient
- Logistics & Planning Knowledge – Proficient
- Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
- Financial Acumen - Proficient
Requirements
- BA/BS degree
- 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment
- Technical amplitude and basic understanding of machinery
- Machine experience in high volume automated production environment
- Advanced oral/written communication
- Advanced teambuilding and teamwork
- Advanced independent thinking / self-driven
- Advanced decision making ability
- Advanced troubleshooting / problem solving
- Proficient safety & ergonomics expertise
- Proficient project management
- Proficient quality systems knowledge
- Proficient logistics & planning knowledge
- Proficient computer skills / Microsoft Office
- Proficient financial acumen
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Wellness Resources
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k)
- Deferred Compensation
- Financial Counseling
- DailyPay
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Backup Care
- Caregiving Support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Services
- Associate Discounts
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Family & Medical Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
Company overview
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a leading American multinational medical technology company founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD specializes in manufacturing and selling medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents while also providing consulting and analytics services. The company operates through three main segments: BD Medical (focusing on medication delivery and management), BD Life Sciences (specializing in diagnostics and biosciences), and BD Interventional (concentrating on surgical and critical care interventions). With over 72,000 employees worldwide, BD has established a significant presence in virtually every country and serves healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BDX) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. BD has a long history of innovation, including developing the first insulin injection device in 1924, the first sterile disposable medical device in 1952, and pioneering safety-engineered syringes. The company continues to advance healthcare through its commitment to improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery while addressing global health challenges.