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

This position’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative support to the Plant Manager and leadership team members.  Additional support is also provided to other leaders and associates, if requested.  This position oversees a receptionist and the completion of small project work and delegation of administrative tasks to other administrative assistants that support various functions.  Interacts with BD sites worldwide with an emphasis on an administrative awareness for alignment and harmonization. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs a wide variety of administrative tasks to support the Plant Manager and other LT members.

• Organization of visits and meetings for worldwide groups and/or BD dignitaries, including but not limited to travel, agendas, presentation preparation, minute taking, and logistic planning.

• Organizes, prioritizes and delegates various tasks and responsibilities to other administrative assistants to provide support and help for all other function areas.

• Works with Executive Assistants from other BD plants to coordinate events and processes and to facilitate an effective interaction between each.

• Supports training initiatives as requested (new hire orientation, etc.)

• Leads, facilitates, or works as a team member to improve processes and work flow related to administrative responsibilities.

• Works with outside organizations (Chamber of Commerce, non-profit groups, etc.) as needed to support donation process and promoting BD’s purpose.

• Assists in planning and supporting activities for associates.

• Must maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of some information being processed.

• Coordinate and publish the plant newsletter.

• Manage plant-wide communication strategy.

• Effective management of administrative resources to create and accomplish a smooth working environment through prompt, professional, and accurate support.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education :

Required : Associates Degree – Business, Administrative, Industrial management or related field

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years administrative experience preferred.

• Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient/Working KSA:

• Knowledgeable operating office equipment, and comfortable learning new technologies.

• Computer software:

• Microsoft Excel: Basic skill

• Microsoft Word: Advanced or Specialized

• Microsoft Power Point: Advanced or Specialized

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including written and verbal skills, feedback skills, and influence without authority/negotiation

• Reliability

• Leadership skills

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Advanced or Specialized KSA:

• Professional, Courteous and Service-Oriented

• Work well with others

• Able to work with little or no direction

• Initiative and follow through

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Confidentiality

• Organizational skills, task management  

• Proficient in prioritizing, multi-tasking, and accomplishing work on-time and accurately with many interruptions.

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