Line Leader

BD; North Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Job summary

BD in North Canaan, CT is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to oversee a production line on site. You will drive safety, quality, and delivery while mentoring line associates and fostering an Equipment Owner mindset. Daily you’ll coordinate with the line team to optimize performance and resolve issues.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the floor, with accountability for achieving line goals and implementing improvements. Competitive pay and full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a highly automated environment.
• Strong track record in safety, quality and delivery goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage line safety, quality, and delivery to meet targets.
• Coach associates, mentor teams, and promote EO mentality.
• Lead Tier 1 production meetings and align LCO objectives.
• Plan daily targets, review production plans, and address issues.
• Drive continuous improvements and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Quality

Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma

AS

BA/BS

MA/MS

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:

• Accountable for achieving key operational and functional goals related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery of the line.

• Daily touchpoints with line associates to develop and mentor associates to enhance their capabilities and support an Equipment Owner (EO) mentality. This includes but is not limited to Safety, AM defect tagging, 5S, tier meetings, breakdowns, and top losses.

• Analyze losses and establish line priorities for the Trio.

• Identify key areas of focus for the line and set priorities in alignment with overall manufacturing unit priorities.

• Initiate and drive changes to ensure short-term and long-term goals for the line are met.

• Support timely resolution of issues on the line, demonstrating servant leadership and adhering to BD Values.

• Proactively anticipate and address problems before they impact production by assessing trends.

• Prepare and run Tier 1 production meetings and ensure alignment of the entire Line Centric Organization (LCO) team.

• Review production plans and anticipate any changes.

• Plan and oversee the daily CILT (Pit Stops) and update daily targets and goals on the line Primary Visual Display (PVD).

• Ensures that all resources are properly focused to support any quality or line issues as they occur.

• Spend approximately 65% of the time on the production floor overseeing line activities.

• Ensure all root cause analysis are conducted timely, and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

• Support the creation of new work instructions, standards, centerlines, and CILTs to enhance efficiency.

• Evaluate and work with PM team to ensure efficiency of the PM execution.

• Communicate results and escalating issues to the Manufacturing Unit Leader.

• Perform other duties as required to support the needs of the business

*This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of duties. Other job-related duties may be required.

Education and Experience:

This position requires:

• High School Diploma with 10+ years’ experience in a highly automated environment with leadership experience.

OR

• AS – (complete or in-process) with 5+ years’ experience in a highly automated environment with leadership experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

• BA/BS – 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred.

• MA/MS – 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred.

Manufacturing Experience (if applicable)

Indicate the minimum level of experience required:

• High School Diploma – 10 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment

• AS - 5 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment

• BA/BS – 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred.

• MA/MS – 1 year of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred.

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, disability coverage, and other company-sponsored benefits. You can learn more on our career site under " Our Commitment to You".

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location, which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range: $89,800.00 - $143,700.00 USD Annual

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit 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.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.

Benefits may include:

Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.

Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.

Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.

Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.

Additional details regarding benefits and well‑being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$89,800.00 - $143,700.00 USD Annual