JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Manager of Continuous Improvement (CI) will have leadership responsibility for planning, coordinating, and managing activities and initiatives that have broad organizational impact focusing on CI within IDS 250S Operations. The CI leader will enhance instrument production efficiency through deployment of lean methodologies, coaching and mentoring of site associates, effective leadership of CI projects with exceptional data collection and visualization. The Manager of Continuous Improvement (CI) will be a part of the 250S plant leadership team and develop CI strategies that will assure capability (BDPS, LEAN, TPS, TPM, Six Sigma, Financial Analysis, and Project Management) and effectiveness to achieve/contribute to overall IDS objectives. JOB DESCRIPTION BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER! BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Constant vigilance in ensuring safety and quality are part of everything we do.
• Manage, Mentor and Lead the successful execution of CI Plans at Baltimore Instrument Operations.
• Actively find new opportunities for process improvement, reduce production costs, and improve
• customer satisfaction
  • Work directly with Instruments Plant Manager, other IDS site CI Managers and IDS Global CI Director in the deployment of technical capability, consistency of Implementation, and transfer of Best Practice between sites.
  • Monitor and ensure that Financial Scorecard and Monthly Site Reports are maintained and updated.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with the site senior leadership team, working in close partnership to coach and mentor the organization on process improvement and business excellence efforts.
  • Train and develop staff (from Senior Management to shop floor operators) on BDPS, Lean, and Six Sigma principles, creating a cultural trans formation and lean manufacturing mindset
  • Formulate key recommendations regarding improvements needed to achieve strategic business objectives, and proactively identify objectives in jeopardy of not being achieved without substantial improvement efforts.
  • Foster and encourage an organizational focus on process management, including related metrics, management-by-fact and standard methodology business discipline.
  • Infuse the "voice of the customer" into problem-solving efforts to ensure that solutions are meaningful to our participants and institutions.
• Drive the prioritization of improvement activity within the site, including cost/benefit analysis and resource allocation.
• Introduce efficiency measurement (productivity and OEE) and quality improvement tools and methods to monitor/optimize the efficiency of operating processes in the organization.
• Coordinate the development of timelines and action step accountabilities to drive improved business performance.
• Assist in the planning and execution of deployment activities for Process Excellence, Reengineering & Transformation across the entire organization.
• Develop a process for sharing and assimilating best practices across the enterprise.
• Mentor and develop site personnel on CI and Zero Loss Mindset, develop future CI Leaders.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering or related field) required (Master's degree preferred)
• Preferred 5+ years relevant experience
• Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen or equivalent Process Improvement Certification Preferred.
• Prefer 3+ years of project management experience, leading strategic projects for complex organizations (PMP preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in knowledge and implementation of Toyota Production Systems (TPS)
• Demonstrated experience in assembly line design, assembly line efficiency improvements (Past employment experience preferred)

WHY JOIN US? A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life's purpose through the work that they do every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program - which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components - is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BD VISIT HTTPS://JOBS.BD.COM/ 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. #LI-ISC PRIMARY WORK LOCATION USA MD - Hunt Valley ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS WORK SHIFT US BD 1st Shift 8am-5pm (United States of America)

BD is a Fortune 500 global medical technology company headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, with offices in more than 50 countries. The company operates three business segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences and BD Interventional. 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 the design and engineering, to the manufacturing and the marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.