Job Description Summary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This role will master the Production Technology and Maintenance techniques being responsible for:

• Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed), Investigation and Resolution.
• Development of Maintenance standards.
• Implementation of basic maintenance processes for the designated product lines.
• Training, building maintenance skills for the operators (develop training materials content and work instructions, facilitate theorical and practical instruction for maintenance tasks. Develop implement and follow-up standard work instructions).
• Execution of maintenance activities in the line (planned/ unplanned when available), applying relevant BD Excellence tools & methodology (TPM)
Servant leader in direct supervision of assigned business unit or shift maintenance technicians. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD.

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. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities in a smaller, less complex manufacturing unit include but are not limited to:

• Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed) Investigation and Resolution

• Attend Tier 1 and Production Analysis Board (PAB) meetings providing engineering status of line and agree resource deployment and timings to close losses.

• Resolve repeat loss issues using systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root cause.

• Support Shift Technicians in Investigation of losses (Breakdowns, Waste, Speed) to ensure countermeasure is effective.

• Coach Technicians and Operators in quality and effectiveness of problem-solving tools and robustness of countermeasures

• Support all CI projects/validations as required to help improve equipment reliability

Development of Maintenance standards

• Develop and maintain the respective equipment maintenance standards and procedures for each machine and equipment, develop and maintain the respective training materials and procedures to perform the predictive and preventive maintenance for each machine and equipment.

• Engage with Operators and Technicians to effectively use Daily Task Maintenance and Planned and Preventative Maintenance to increase OEE and safety performance

• Provide details to improve Maintenance Standards and execution (Frequency, Breakdowns and Repairs) to Reliability Leader based on problem solving outcomes and DTM/PPM activity. Coaching on continuous improvement methodologies & tools

• In conjunction with the tool crib department, develop and maintain proper inventory of spare parts, tools and all other maintenance aids needed to execute corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance.

Implementation of basic maintenance process and settings for the designated product line(s).

• Engage in planning process for Maintenance activities.

• Lead Maintenance activity for respective line in conjunction with Preventative Maintenance Leader.

• Maintain critical equipment settings, standards and close loop on changes made.

Building maintenance skills for Technicians and Operators.

• Training, building maintenance skills for the operators (develop training materials content and work instructions, facilitate theorical and practical instruction for maintenance tasks. Develop implement and follow-up standard work instructions).

• Provide Training and Coaching to Operators and Technicians on DTM/ PPM Maintenance activities and standards.

Execution of maintenance activities in the line (planned/ unplanned when available).

• Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are performed effectively, including opportunistic maintenance working with Preventative Maintenance Leader to plan same.

• Record maintenance details in full on the designated forms/ SAP.

• Report and action any abnormalities observed during Daily Task Maintenance / Planned Preventative Maintenance to reduce losses.

• Record spares used during maintenance / unplanned breakdowns in line Maintenance requirements.

• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

• Responsible for equipment breakdown response and escalation process in an expedient manner.

• Facilitates BD Excellence implementation (focusing on TPM component)

• Oversee all safety procedures and identify/communicate the necessary adjustments to address potential safety concerns, including the proper use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).

• Coach, counsel, and discipline employees enforcing BD policies and procedures.

• Monitor compliance, good manufacturing/ documentation practices.

• Manage direct report’s time off and the impact it may have on the daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

• Ability to work on flexible schedule and cover 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th shifts as needed.

DELIVERABLES

• Development of Maintenance standards for designated manufacturing unit.

• Implementation of basic maintenance processes for the designated product lines.

• Building maintenance skills for technicians and operators.

• Machine efficiencies OEE.

SUPERVISION

• This position entails supervising 5 - 15 maintenance technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education:

This position has the following minimum educational requirements:  

• BA/BS Degree required – Industrial, Mechanical, or other Engineering discipline.

• 2 years medical device manufacturing experience preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Three years people leading experience required.

• 5 years’ experience with high-speed automated assembly and packaging equipment required.

• PLC experience required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s): 

• Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient 

• Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Proficient 

• Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient

• Decision Making Ability - Proficient 

• Machine Design – Basic

• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving to resolve issues of fully automated machines - Advanced  

• Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Basic

• Project Management - Basic 

• Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient

• Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient

• Financial Acumen -– Basic

• Pneumatics and electropneumatic, mechanical knowledge, electronics. ultrasonic welding, InkJet printers (Domino, Lynx, Markem Image, Keyence), Thermos transfer printers, flexographic printers and digital printers.

• Rockwell Automation Software: Studio 5000 (RSLogix 5000), Factory Talk Machine Edition/Site Edition, etc. for diagnose of machine failures.

• Servo Motion Controls System as Kinetix Servo drives, Sinamics or similar

• Vision Systems such as Cognex (Insight 5000, 2000, micro, Keyence CVX, IV, Banner). For trouble shooting.

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. 

Primary Work Location

USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.

Additional Locations

Work Shift