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.
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Position Summary:
The BD Excellence Fundamentals Senior Manager will be responsible forsupporting the deployment of the BDE Fundamental tools through leading training events and facilitating Kaizens across BD's Business Units, Regions, and Corporate Functions.They will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned tools and partner with key collaborator's involvement in the development of BDExcellence including BD ExcellenceTool Owners, BU leaders, and Functional process leaders.
Job Responsibilities:
- Partner with the BDE Fundamentals owner to strategically deploy the developed Fundamentals tools and process throughout the greater BDX organization
- Partner with BD Excellence leaders across BUs, regions, and functions to drive adoption of BD Excellence tools and to actively solve critical issues in support of business objectives/KDGs
- Become a Certified Practitioner in BD Excellence Fundamental tools: Problem Solving Process (PSP), Visual/Daily Management (VM/DM), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Transactional Process Improvement (TPI), and Standard Work (SW)
- Be a change champion in the development and deployment of BD Excellence approach and tools
- Schedule, lead, and sustain BD Excellence Fundamentals tool events and Kaizens
- Coach/mentor cross functional teams in the execution/sustainment of Kaizens & workshops
- Serve as a thought partner to the BD Excellence team, supporting the adoption and deployment of BD Excellence tools and mentality across departments and regions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years proven experience in a company with continuous improvement culture and the core tools of problem solving, visual management, and kaizen
- 2+ years or equivalent experience in a role leading kaizen and/or training events structured around lean/continuous improvement tools
- 2+ years or equivalent experience facilitating training and/or training events across multiple sites/businesses. Excellent facilitation & communication skills both in person and virtually.
- Extensive experience in metric focused roles where success is operationalized and continuous improvement is a way of life
- Proven experience coaching others and driving change.
- Very strong organizational, project planning, scheduling and risk management skills and demonstrated experience using project management tools and software. Proficient in the use of all MS Office tools (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
- Significant career experience in an organization where a business system is part of the culture and the core tools of visual management, problem solving, kaizen are embedded in all aspects of the business.
- True love of continuous improvement, measuring results, and problem solving.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree preferably in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain
- International training and facilitation experience.
- Experience working in a highly matrixed organization and in overcoming ambiguity in large-scale organizational change efforts.
- Bilingual (Spanish, French, German or other languages)
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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USA NJ - Franklin Lakes
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