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Reporting to the WW President of BDB and serving as a leadership team member, this position focuses on four main areas: 1) driving BD Excellence adoption and execution throughout the organization, with primary focus on commercial, innovation, and manufacturing tools. 2.) Managing BD Excellence education to grow companywide adoption and acumen. 3.) Managing continuous improvement process, with emphasis on visual management, problem solving, and kaizen. 4.) Working with LS and BDX BD Excellence leadership to develop frameworks and training programs to drive the adoption of BD Excellence across the global BDB Organization.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Serve as a thought partner to BDB leaders, supporting the adoption and deployment of BD Excellence tools and mindset across departments and regions.
Be a change champion in the development and deployment of BD Excellence as this is new to the organization
Own the deployment of BD Excellence tools through Commercial, Innovation and Manufacturing/Operations
Own Monthly BDB Business Operations review format and execution in collaboration with the President
Be an expert (can teach and execute) in the BD Excellence fundamentals of VM/DM, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Funnel Management.
Partner with Segment BD Excellence leadership to develop tools and trainings to expand the adoption of BD Excellence
Drive BD Excellence education by providing broad coaching and trainings as well as eventually rolling out a certified practitioner program.
Use bowlers, key performance indicators, and action plans to drive prioritization and rigor based on clear metric
Support President in driving key initiatives through BD Excellence, including revenue growth, Gross Profit Improvement and Operational Profit.
Develop and facilitate continuous improvement (Kaizen) events to achieve and sustain improvement results.
KSA Requirements (Knowledge, Skill, Abilities)
Significant career experience in an organization where a business system is part of the culture and the core tools of visual management, problem solving, kaizen are embedded in all aspects of the business
Excellent facilitation skills both in person and virtually. Ability to hold individual's attention, create excitement, and hold all team members responsible for outcomes
Change champion. Ability to drive culture and change. BD Excellence is new to BD and BDB and this individual will need to drive the change management journey
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to gain followership and drive results
Positive attitude and ability to work closely with entire leadership team to drive change, continuous improvement, and engagement throughout the organization
The capacity to plan, organize, & complete projects on time. Excellent project management skills and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines
Ability to lead teams and drive change in a matrix organization
Entrepreneurial mindset. Individual who can drive progress with limited oversite
Action oriented individual who is highly proactive at solving problems and obtaining results.
True love of continuous improvement, measuring results, and problem solving
Team player who can work well across a global organization
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, or a related field, required.
Desired Skill / Experience
MBA a plus
Experience in a commercial (Sales, Marketing, Service) setting.
Experience in Product Management or Marketing
Experience in Manufacturing
Certified practitioner in lean tools
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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.
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. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization's investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.
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.
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Primary Work Location
USA CA - Milpitas 135
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