Line Leader at Becton Dickinson in Canaan, CT

Job description



 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. 

 Job Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to: 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. This includes but is not limited to 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). Ensures that 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 *This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of duties. Other job-related duties may be required. Education and Experience: This position requires: High School Diploma with 10+ years’ experience in a highly automated environment with leadership experience. OR AS – (complete or in-process) with 5+ years’ experience in a highly automated environment with leadership experience. Preferred qualifications include: BA/BS – 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred. MA/MS – 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred. Manufacturing Experience ( if applicable) Indicate the minimum level of experience required: High School Diploma – 10 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment AS - 5 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment BA/BS – 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred. MA/MS – 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred. At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, disability coverage, and other company-sponsored benefits. You can learn more on our career site under " Our Commitment to You ”. Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, s