Job Description Summary

The Business Excellence Engineer is the primary role responsible for leading the Business Excellence, Continuous Improvement and Change to Win initiatives for the Zelienople site.
The Business Excellence Engineer should possess strong leadership and influencing skills to help drive the site Continuous Improvement Culture and Lean Programs. The Business Excellence Engineer will also be capable of developing and rolling out continuous improvement programs and initiatives for the site to drive improved Business results.
The Business Excellence Engineer will be primarily responsible for successful execution of identified new Change to Win projects, product introductions and transfers.

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. 

Key Responsibilities

Assure compliance of facility to all appropriate Quality, Safety, Environmental, Labor and Financial Regulations by partnering with respective area EngineersDefine and implement structured Plant CI and Lean Programs and goals to align with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).

• Participates in developing plant vision and strategies and promotes & communicates plant vision, strategies, goals & metrics, and works collaboratively with all functions to assist in developing standard work and governance of the management system.

Manages & executes on new product development activities, manufacturing transfers and CTW pipelines

• Owns and simplifies existing transfer processes

• Reports out on Project Phases and status

• Builds and drives execution on Change to Win funnel projects

Serves as Continuous Improvement (CI) subject matter expert

• Develop and champion CI culture and Strategy

• Coordinate Lean Manufacturing and Lean Administration activities on site.

• Develop standardized work for the various layers of site management and administrative staff.

• Promotes environment of continuous improvement using lean principles and tools

• Conducts Value Stream Mapping to understand how value and costs accrue along the value chain with a goal of eliminating waste and simplifying product flow.

Owns deployment of BD Production System for BDZ

• Regularly engage with expanded network or practitioners across BD; share best practices and benchmarking.

• Teach, coach and demonstrate proficiency in BDPS (BD Production System) concepts and systemic approach, including strategy development & deployment (SDD), core components, Zero Loss mindset and all related methodologies / tools.

• Responsible to collaborate within and/or across the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Operations organization to teach, implement and sustain the Production System principles and framework to create a culture of engagement towards the BDPS and Zero Loss (ZL) vision and missions.

• Responsible to develop, implement and maintain report both accurate, timely and transparent performance metrics and reporting for CI and Product Transfer Activities

• Lead and deliver significant tangible business results with improvements to product quality, process and business process efficiency.

• Take a lead role in all continuous improvement projects at site covering profit improvement project, capacity expansion project and automations.

• Work closely with the site management team to drive continuous improvement projects using appropriate problem solving and improvement road maps i.e Six Sigma, VSM, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, SMED, SWOT Analysis, etc.

• This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to support the business.

Educational Qualifications & Previous Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Operations, Business, Science or related field)

• 5-8+ years leadership or related regulated manufacturing experience

• Lean experience required, Six Sigma, or CQE preferred

• Proven track record of implementing change, driving cost improvements, and increasing

• Demonstrated experience of leading and rolling-out comprehensive lean programs in a manufacturing & office environment

• Experience and involvement with employee engagement programs.

Professional Skills & Key Competencies

• Hands-on expertise and knowledge of lean tools and programs

• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, teach, & train

• Organized & systems / process driven

• Detail oriented with high level of problem solving and analytical skills

• Results & solution oriented

• Medical device / regulated manufacturing experience

• Growth mind-set & Servant Leader

• Strong working knowledge materials and plant financials preferred

• General understanding of GMP, ISO, OSHA & EAP requirements

• Foster the establishment of a constructive functional work environment.

• Good critical thinking, able to operate independently.

• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills

Desired / Additional Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to build high performing teams and provide coaching and mentoring for staff and key personnel

• Demonstrated ability in leading cross functional teams

Any additional Information This is a full-time position.

• Days and hours of work vary

  • Standard shift is Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

  • May be required to flex hours if needed to communicate with off-shifts

• Travel in and outside of the US may be required to support complex project planning and collaboration.

• Ability to comply with applicable quality regulations as identified by the organization.

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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Primary Work Location

USA PA - Zelienople

Additional Locations

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