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

Reports directly to the Senior Director, Operations. Manages, organizes, directs and coordinates all activities related to the Operations Business Unit to achieve business objectives.

Provides leadership in the areas of manufacturing, engineering, planning, quality, finance, and continuous improvement to ensure the business unit to achieve production volumes at the highest quality and lowest cost.

Incorporates and implements latest developments in technology, equipment and materials throughout manufacturing operations. Directs, coordinates and supervises all activities in the manufacturing assembly departments.

Exercises a leadership role to ensure effective execution of all activities in compliance with the highest safety, quality, service and total cost objective of the business.

Deputizes for Plant Manager as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Drive the operation of assembly operations to comply with schedules, highest safety standards and annual improvement in quality and total cost for existing products.

• Actively participates in the planning of new product introductions.  Emphasis will be placed on the ability to achieve rapid implementation of new products, while meeting quality goals and productivity ramp-up curves.

• Plans for manufacturing to achieve the strategic objectives and organizes the manufacturing resources to be superior to competitors in the key strategies adopted.

• Communicates clearly to the plant staff the business goals and objectives of production operations and provides reports to reinforce the achievement of these goals.

• Participates in the prioritization and management of plant engineering projects.  In conjunction with the Engineering Manager, assures appropriate congruency with BD strategies.

• Establishes and oversees the activities of multi-functional teams including all plant functions as required to achieve desired goals.

• Ensures the appearance of all manufacturing areas are maintained on a daily basis in accordance with all applicable requirements and in-line with the image we want to portray to everyone who sees our facility.

• Analyzes and controls manufacturing schedules to assure compliance with the master schedule issued and reviews performance against the schedule.

• Oversees the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for all manufacturing departments to assure attainment of the approved budget.

• Develops and maintains procedures for waste reduction, improved efficiency and cost reduction programs relating to manufacturing departments.

• Originates or assesses measures designed to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.

• Interprets company policies and production procedures to subordinates and directs their activities.

• Responsible for associate motivation, the maintenance of good associates’ morale and disposition of associate complaints.

• Ascertains the accuracy of production records submitted to Accounting, so that statements forwarded to Division Finance accurately depict the true financial status of the BD PAS manufacturing.

• Analyzes and makes required changes in materials, manning and production when schedules are altered.

• Responsible for a formal Manpower Planning Program for professionals and salary non-exempt associates, including associate counseling, training and development.

• Has direct interface and involvement with special groups on the Corporate, Division and plant level in developing plans for problem solving, process improvements.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including, but not limited to ISO and FDA standards.  Also works in collaboration with the Quality Manager to drive continuous improvements’ in the plant’s quality system.

• Works collaboratively with Engineering and the s