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Optimization Lead

BD
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Apr 2025
💰 $92,400/yr

About the role

Job Description Summary

The Lead is responsible to oversee slotting strategies in the warehouse in the safest, most cost effective, and operationally efficient manner coordinating the workflow for a team of employees in the distribution center and maximize production efficiency through effective labor management analysis, establishment of engineered labor standards, performance tracking and coaching while maintaining system related logic that directly impacts DC labor performance and staff planning.

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. 

Responsibilities

  • As part of a collaborative team, participate in the ongoing design, configuration and reporting for the new Labor Management System (LMS).

  • Solve Labor Management System issues as needed, identifying gaps in the design, and exploring alternatives to mitigate any gaps and drive the prompt resolution of issues.

  • Identify critical reporting needs to develop in the SCI framework that ensure functionality and drive operational efficiencies while providing visibility to managers not only within the DC, but also to NA Distribution leadership.

  • Serve as a technical resource for DC operations.

  • Partner with Distribution Center management and continuous improvement LEAN teams to identify, implement and support process improvement projects focused on cost reduction and improvements in safety and quality. Create and recommend optimal solutions that meet the needs of senior management or business leaders.

  • Provides training throughout DC to all team members, and answer questions.

  • Applies analytic methods and tools to understand, predict, and/or control operations and processes as requested by business owners on an ad-hoc basis.

  • Determine Placement of new items in the warehouse.

  • Create range group slotting maintenance layouts using best business rules.

  • Ensure that all active items have a forward pick location assignment or dynamic location assignment.

  • Use item forecast information to assist inbound and outbound functional areas With slotting best pick paths

  • Analyze aisle movements and make necessary adjustments to enhance productivity & capacity.

  • Balance efficiencies between shipping and receiving to maximize overall capacity & efficiency.

  • Create layout/environment that minimizes damage and shrink.

  • Maintain slotting related system logic and suggest modifications as necessary.

  • Ensures safety and security processes are followed.

  • Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in SOP and work instructions.

  • Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.

  • Must follow all safety instructions to maintain safe working conditions and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses. 

  • May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

  • Must adhere to attendance policies.

  • Required to maintain current status in C2C training modules.

      

MHE

  • Material handling equipment must be operated in a safe manner by designated associates only.  All damage and/or maintenance issues must be reported immediately. 

  • Equipment must be kept neat and orderly in compliance with established procedures. 

Safety and Security

  • Associates are responsible for performing their job activities in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with safety requirements.

  • Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and conduct all activities in a manner that promotes a safe environment. 

  • All injuries, accidents, unsafe acts, hazards or conditions must be reported immediately. 

  • Report any suspicious persons or activity.

Quality

  • Understand organizational quality goals.

Sanitation

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