Continuous Improvement Leader

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • Sandy, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and activities to meet operational objectives, including cost improvement projects and value stream improvements. Effectively provide leadership and enhance Continuous Improvement (CI) activities through aligning, training, supervising, administrating, coaching, and project/metric tracking. Independently coach and mentor employees including management on CI methods and issue resolution for new and existing projects. Serves as a resource for CI related information. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Uses cost savings methods and procedures for the completion of new assignments and may provide guidance to other personnel. 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. Shift: this is a day shift position, typical hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in developing, organizing, implementing, and managing projects and assignments
• Must have demonstrated experience in CI.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, facilitation, project management, or validation

Responsibilities

• Drive and sustain Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and programs.
• Create and lead training and educational sessions within the department to ensure associates are knowledgeable in and have the ability to follow Standard Work, GMP’s, 20 Keys, Lean, Six Sigma, KAS, 5S and other CI programs.
• Maintains and utilizes the CI Plan database to manage and track department cost improvement projects and value stream improvements.
• Proactively seek new CI initiatives, challenging department focus.
• Assist in development of department goals and objectives.
• Create and manage department CI Calendar.
• Develop and track CI metrics.
• Participate in and support Plant CI initiatives.
• Mentor others, within and outside of the department as related to CI initiatives.
• Participate in regulatory assessments.
• Develop and update department VSMs to drive CI.
• Facilitate blitzes throughout the plant.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees