We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

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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 makerof possible with us.

Our vision for Director of BD Excellence at BD

• Lead strategy development and deployment (SDD). Ensure strategic alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (critical metrics’) top down and bottom up. Support business unit leadership team in creating strategic vision of improvement goals, business master plan (deployment roadmap and maturity expectations based on priorities) and governance process across all functions and sites. The majority of time to be spent in the factory environment directly developing capability. 

• Challenge existing paradigms, encourage and promote internal and external benchmarking. Develop and grow zero loss approach across critical areas to optimize safety, quality, delivery and cost. Serves as a champion to overcome barriers by addressing issues promptly

• People development, especially with regards to Business OPEX managers and Plant OPEX managers. As the OPEX function leader for a business unit, guide, coach, and show skill in BD Excellence concepts and systematic approach, including strategy development & deployment (SDD), core components, Zero Loss approach and all related methodologies/tools. Ensure execution of and resource breakthrough Kaizen events Develop and grow capability through components and component teams to establish the fundamentals of excellence in safety, quality, and reliability. Coach and guide business unit leaders to ensure focus of resources and time on priorities.

• Continue to drive BD Excellence capability development and impact through deployment of dynamically sophisticated aspects of component methodologies. Achieve long term CI objectives through cross functional alignment of all resources toward shared goals.

• Works closely with the Plant Managers and Site BD Excellence Manager to support the development and implementation of the improvement strategy for their BD Excellence Maturity. Mentors /coaches plant BD Excellence managers

• Develop and grow BD Excellence capability, to help the business unit deliver a multi-year cost-to-win (CtW) program.  Focus on building capability that improves problem solving, increases loss awareness, and empowers teams to eliminate factory-loss in an impactful, efficient, and sustainable way. Leverage BD Excellence Academy as capability building mechanism, to ensure consistent approach and development excellence.

• Develop a plan and govern the execution of projects driving OEE / OLE increase, Waste reduction and Labor Productivity increase in alignment with overall CtW plans for the BU.

• BU BD Excellence Leaders will be passionate about working with the BU ISC Leaders to create a culture of operational and customer excellence, implementing change, and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) across the network by leading the strategy development and deployment (SDD) for the BU.

• Conducts periodic review of KPIs and actions for all plants.  Will facilitate and coach plant associates as required to ensure performance goals are achieved. On site coaching and assessments as required. 

• Support global component centers-of-excellence (COEs).  Help develop standards and best practices.  Optimize methodologies for different manufacturing technologies.  Develop and leverage best practices, drive best practice development and adoption.  Ensure deploying sites establish and maintain appropriate component KPIs, maintain and promote visibility of global component impact.  

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visithttps://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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