Manufacturing Line Leader
Core
Own and drive achievement of key operational goals related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery performance on a highly automated manufacturing line.
Role type
Manufacturing Line Leader
Builds
MedTech products
Domain
Medical Technology / Manufacturing
Required skills
Leadership, Safety program management, Autonomous Maintenance, 5S, Root cause analysis, Continuous improvement, Production scheduling, eDHR processes, Work instruction development, Preventive Maintenance coordination
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, Advanced degree (MA/MS)
Technologies
eDHR, Primary Visual Display (PVD)
Responsibilities
Own and drive achievement of key operational goals related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery performance on the production line. Provide daily coaching, mentoring, and development for line associates. Lead and reinforce initiatives including Safety programs, Autonomous Maintenance (AM) defect tagging, 5S activities, Tier meetings, breakdown management, and top loss reduction. Analyze line losses, identify performance gaps, and establish priorities for the production trio/team. Align line priorities with overall manufacturing unit objectives and business goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure both short-term performance targets and long-term operational goals are achieved. Support rapid resolution of production issues while demonstrating servant leadership and embodying BD Values. Proactively identify trends and address potential problems before they impact production performance. Lead Tier 1 production meetings and maintain alignment across the entire Line Centric Organization (LCO) team. Review production schedules and anticipate changes that may affect operations. Coordinate and lead daily Pit Stop meetings, updating production targets and goals on the Primary Visual Display (PVD). Ensure resources are effectively deployed to address quality concerns and production line issues as they arise. Spend approximately 65% of time on the manufacturing floor, actively overseeing operations and supporting line performance. Ensure root cause investigations are completed promptly and that effective corrective actions are implemented. Support electronic Device History Record (eDHR) processes and implementation efforts. Assist in developing and updating work instructions, operating standards, centerlines, and CILTs (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate, Tighten activities) to improve operational efficiency. Partner with the Preventive Maintenance (PM) team to evaluate and improve maintenance execution effectiveness. Communicate line performance results, risks, and advanced issues to the Manufacturing Unit Leader. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence across the production line.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
