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. 

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. 

Job Summary:
Responsible for the efficient deployment of the schedules that will meet both budgetary and customer service objectives for their assigned area. Responsible for the Compliance with Company Policies as well as Regulatory Standards. Oversees manufacturing resources for the attainment of cost effective and high quality products.

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)
1. Meets financial strategic and customer service objectives established for the plan, as related to production. Establishes or adjusts work schedules to meet production requirements.
2. Keep production as leveled as possible and advise his/her leader of potential changes in manpower requirements. Reset production priorities as changes occur.
3. Enforces QSR’s/GMP’s compliance in the production areas. Responds to and participates in corrective action implementation to observations identified in internal/external audits.
4. Understand and uses data and statistical information to improve process quality (waste reduction), machine efficiency and utilization. Participate in process / product troubleshooting in order to correct/maintain desirable product unit yields. Recommends and implements measurements to improve production methods, equipment performance, production floor layout, yields, and quality of product.
5. Implements and maintains Metrics and Key Process Indicators to monitor and improve.
6. Participates in investigation/corrective action efforts during identified exceptions and/or in interruption circumstances. May lead these efforts on occasion.
7. Responsible of initiating and accomplishing solutions to corrective actions resulting from audits, engineering change orders and others.
8. Reports equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel or engineering as appropriate. Coordinates equipment repair to ensure least amount of downtime of production lines.
9. Responsible for employees working conditions; analyzes and resolves work problems, and or assist employees in solving work problems.
10. Manages employee performance. Reward teamwork and reinforce behavior. Initiates or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals. Interprets company or area policies and procedures to employees, enforces safety and compliance to environmental control procedures, and QSR/ISO regulations.

11. Understand and implement lean manufacturing and process excellence methods.
12. Oversees training of employees in their specific positions by demonstrating work methods, machine process and equipment operations.
13. Responsible for controlling materials and supplies inventories.
14. Actively participates in cost reduction/process improvement projects.
15. Support validation procedures/initiatives.
16. Maintain WIP inventories at levels within the scope of Production forecast.
17. Establish effective channel of communications.

Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
2. One to three years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device and/or manufacturing environment.
3. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Techniques and/or Six Sigma Methodology as a process and quality improvement tool.
4. Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
5. Project Management of experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:
1. Excellent communication, organizational, administrative, supervisory, leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills.
2. Ability to work in a self-managed work team environment. Ability to work different work schedules.
3. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
4. Ability to facilitate teams of exempt and/or non-exempt employees.
5. Knowledge in Packaging and Automation equipment operation and troubleshooting preferable.
6. Computer Literacy.
7. Must be an agile learner who can manage change and work under pressure achieving high results.
8. PR Labor Laws.
9. Conflict Management.
10. Leadership skills, initiative, assertiveness, attention to detail, and effective interpersonal skills.
11. Bilingual (Spanish & English).

Physical Demands: (if applicable)
1. Medium demand.

2. Occasional lifting and pulling.
3. Requires at times the carrying of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of equipment.
4. Frequent walking and standing.

Work Environment: (if applicable)
1. Normal office environment.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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 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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