Job Description Summary

The Manager, BD Excellence is a champion for Process Improvement and takes a lead role in the development of an Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement culture within Glens Falls Technology Center (GFO).

-Ensures the necessary skills, tools and resources are in place to facilitate the optimization of performance. Acts as an important Change Agent, Champion for Culture Change and Process Transformation, while driving Continuous Improvement.
-Possess strong leadership and influence skills to solve complex problems with an emphasis on, improving the quality, compliance, service, and business financials.
-Responsible for providing technical knowledge, and support using the Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.
-Manages difficult manufacturing process and problems using sound methodology. Comprehend and fully applies new technology developments.
-Oversees (directly or indirectly) technical and/or engineering personnel assigned to Continuous Improvement projects. Provides technical support, and coaching/mentoring to the GFO team.

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 Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

• Design and lead the implementation of the continuous improvement strategy throughout the organization including:

• Development of Appropriate Metrics and Measuring Systems.

• Facilitate cost savings (A3) Process.

• Lead Continuous improvement  Project Management. 

• Lead Lean Six Sigma Training.

• Lead Kaizen Program.

• Strengthening Cross-Functional Representation, Engagement, Accountability, Ownership and Communication.

• Support BD Business Model initiatives develop strategies and drive execution to optimize business processes.

• Support leadership in meeting business goals. Includes identifying and prioritizing the right business opportunities.

• Review ongoing performance trends to drive an overall improvement and consistency in manufacturing line output.

• Collaborate with Managers/Leaders to identify each department’s top priorities and determine the best methods for driving process and culture change.

• Communicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level.

• Implement systematic problem solving /root cause analysis process.

• Participate in new product introductions and product transfer ensuring waste is identified and eliminated.

• Engage, train and coach all employees to become active champions of the process.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Equivalent

• Minimum five (5) years of Process Excellence experience or equivalent

• Five (5)+ years Business Excellence/Continuous Improvement leadership experience in a lean manufacturing environment.

• Five (5)+ Project Management Experience

• Lean six Sigma Black belt Certification is preferred.

• Experience in a regulated environment is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in several significant savings and cultural change projects.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to solve problems and conflicts, work well with others and demonstrate team work.

• Customer focus, innovative, results oriented.

• Demonstrates a solid work ethic and positive demeanor/attitude.

Personal Trait Profile

• Self-sufficient

• Enthusiastic

• Team oriented

• Lives the “continuous improvement” philosophy and can drive change successfully

• Non-political

• Logical and creative thinker

• Poised, strong personal impact

• Confident

• Ability to influence others – credib