Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

JobSummary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for facilitating and leading continuous improvement initiatives at the GFO site that drive measurable cost savings across labor, materials, yield, and other operationalareas.

Thisrolepartnerscloselywithinternalstakeholdersandprocessownerstoidentifyimprovementopportunities,developprojectplans,andimplementsolutionsthatenhancesafety,quality,delivery,andcostperformance.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will support the site's strategic objective of expanding the BD Production System (BD Excellence) across remaining value streams. The primary focus of thispositionistoidentify,lead,andsupportcontinuousimprovementprojects,addressrootcausesofoperationalchallenges,eliminatewaste,andhelpachieveannualplantperformancegoals.

KeyResponsibilities

• Leadandexecutecontinuousimprovementprojectsfocusedonimprovingproductionflow,reducingwaste,andincreasingoperationalefficiency.
• Facilitaterapidimprovementevents(Kaizen)byengagingcross-functionalteamsandmanufacturingassociates.
• ConductauditsofdailystartupTiermeetingsandGembaWalkstoensureadherencetooperationalexcellencestandards.
• Leadmediumtolarge-scalecapitalimprovementprojects.
• Facilitateorco-facilitateBDExcellencereviewmeetings.
• Identify,develop,andimplementstandardizedprocessesthroughoutthefacility.
• Analyzeprocessesanddatatoidentifyopportunitiesforcostreductionandperformanceimprovement.
• Collaboratewithoperations,quality,engineering,andotherfunctionalteamstodrivesustainableimprovements.
• Performadditionaldutiesandspecialprojectsasassigned.

MinimumQualifications

Education&Experience

Applicantsmustmeetoneofthefollowingrequirements:

• Bachelor'sdegreeinEngineeringoranothertechnicalfieldofstudy;OR
• Minimumoffive(5)yearsofengineeringexperienceinamanufacturingenvironment.

RequiredKnowledge,Skills&Abilities

• Experienceleadingcontinuousimprovementinitiativesandimplementingcost-savingimprovementsinamanufacturingenvironment.
• Experienceinoneormoreofthefollowingareas:
• ProjectManagement
• ValueStreamLeadership
• ProductionLeadership
• Quality
• ChangeManagement
• Hands-onexperiencewithproblem-solvingmethodologies,continuousimprovementtools,androotcauseanalysis.
• Strongcommunication,facilitation,andconsultingskills.
• Excellentanalyticalabilitiesandbusinessacumen.
• AdvancedproficiencywithMicrosoftOfficeapplications,includingExcel,Word,PowerPoint,andVisio.
• BasicknowledgeofERPsystemsusedfordataextraction(e.g.,SAP,JDE).
• Provenabilitytomanagemultipleprojectssimultaneouslyanddeliverresultsontimeandwithinbudget.
• Abilitytoadapttochangingprioritiesinafast-paced,matrixedenvironment.
• Demonstratedleadershipskillswiththeabilitytoinfluenceteamswithoutdirectauthority.
• Abilitytoeffectivelycollaboratewithalllevelsoftheorganization.
• Growthmindsetwithawillingnesstolearn,adapt,andembracenewideas.
• Customer-focused,innovative,andresults-orientedapproach.

PreferredQualifications

• Experiencewithproductionlayoutdesign,spaceoptimization,capacityanalysis,andmaterialflowsystems.
• Prior medical device experience.

WorkAuthorization

ApplicantsmustbeauthorizedtoworkforanyemployerintheUnitedStates.

Weareunabletosponsorortakeoversponsorshipofanemploymentvisaatthistime.

Why Join Us?

Tofindpurposeinthepossibilities,weneedpeopleswhocanseethebiggerpicture,whounderstandthehumstorythatunderpinseverythingwe do. Wewelcomepeoplewiththeimaginationanddrivetohelpusreinventthefutureofhealthcare. At BD,you’lldiscoveracultureinwhichyoucandlearn,growandthrive.

Webelieve that when people connect in person,welearnfaster,collaborate more deeply, andbuildastrongerculture. Joinusandenjoyaculturewhereface-to-facecollaborationsupportsyourlearning,yourprogress,andsuccess.

TolearnmoreaboutBDvisit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

USA NY - Glens Falls

Salary Range Information

$75,800.00 - $121,300.00 USD Annual

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