Manufacturing Line Leader

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.

The Line Leader will have overall ownership of a manufacturing line and/or process, being fully responsible for delivering all targets and OEE goals for that specific line. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining safety standards, and fostering continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. It requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. The candidate must be able to read, write, and converse in English, and be willing to uphold BD Values. Additionally, the Line Leader ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, best practices, and all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations.

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• Review and adapt production plans to meet changing requirements

• Plan and coordinate daily Pit Stops while maintaining updated targets on the Primary Visual Display (PVD)

• Ensure proper resource allocation to address quality or line issues as they arise

• Lead timely root cause analysis and implementation of appropriate corrective actions

• Support eDHR implementation and documentation excellence

• Drive the creation and refinement of work instructions, standards, centerlines, and CILTs to enhance operational efficiency

• Collaborate with the PM team to optimize preventive maintenance execution

As a Line Leader, you'll embody servant leadership principles and demonstrate our company values while supporting your team. Your ability to build capabilities in others while maintaining operational excellence will be key to success in this role.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment (automated environment preferred)

• Professional Certification (i.e. Leadership Training, College Coursework)

• BA/BS and 3 years of manufacturing experience in an automated environment

• MA/MS and 1 year of manufacturing experience in an automated environment  

• 1 year of people leadership experience preferred.