Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Plant OPEX Engineer will be passionate about creating a culture of operational and customer excellence, implementing change, and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) across the plant through BD Excellence.
This strong operational excellence and continuous improvement identity will be created through the systematic application of BD Excellence, methodologies, and associated tools, to ensure sustainable optimization of performance in the areas of quality, delivery, and cost, whilst improving safety.

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 and Duties

• Support a range of engineering projects that result in efficiencies and cost savings. 

• Support implementation of CI projects across all dimensions SQDC. 

• Help coordinate activity of component teams and focused improvement project teams to eliminate loss, according to strategic goals. 

• Help generate, sustain, and deliver a multi-year Cost to Win (CTW) portfolio, support governance processes, and optimization of the site loss landscape.  Help meet or exceed CtW (Cost to Win) goals through leading and /or supporting Focused Improvement team savings projects (Loss Landscape).

• Teach and coach BD Excellence concepts and systematic approach, including strategy deployment, core components, Zero Loss mindset and all related methodologies / tools.  Lead and facilitate breakthrough Kaizen events and support other BD Excellence components in problem solving capability development.

• Support development of zero loss mindset across critical areas to optimize quality, delivery and cost while improving safety. 

• Help develop and grow capability through components and component teams to establish the fundamentals of excellence in safety, quality, and reliability. Coach and guide project selection process to ensure focus of resources and time on priorities.

• Ensure strategic alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs’) top down and bottom up.  Support BD Excellence deployment and governance process across all relevant components.

• Drive BD Excellence capability development through deployment of progressively advanced aspects of component methodologies.  Support attainment of long-term CI objectives through cross functional teams with shared goal.

• Drive use of effective data-driven visual-management techniques, e.g., Business-Operating-System (BOS) charts to drive improvement of KPIs such as OEE, waste, labour productivity, etc.  Active role in governance and action tracking of improvements, with periodic reporting of activity completion dates, expected and achieved results. 

• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures

• Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other bachelor’s degree preferred

• Previous experience in implementing, and strong knowledge of, Lean and Six Sigma business systems.  Six sigma green or black belt certification preferred.

• Demonstrated passion for safety, customer centricity and operational excellence

• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience in a plant

• Understanding of the interaction between operational excellence and customer service

• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels

• Track record in project or program management

• Experience of working in a multi-site and multi-cultural environment

• Business acumen and ability to display the linkage between projects and desired business results

• Able to develop compelling business case for resource investment, aligned with CTW finance policies and guidelines

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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 great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 39 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$62,600.00 - $103,300.00 USD Annual