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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. 

The Production Planning Manager will direct and manage production planning activities for the manufacturing facility.  This role involves providing leadership and direction to the Production Planning team.  They will champion reliable supply from the site to primary hub and other BDB sites within the network. Responsibilities also include reviewing and developing any corrective actions stemming from performance metric misses. Scope of processes managed: monthly site plan process, rough-cut capacity planning, materials requirements planning & materials supply, and detailed production scheduling.

This role requires close collaboration with various department as well as other production plants in the to optimize production efficiency and meet customer demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage capacity planning requirements for the plant including business supply needs.

• Provide a supply Plan to project Volume and Hours (unconstraint & constraint) to Finance partners.

• Plan and prepare production schedules for manufacturing through planners.

• Develop and implement production planning policies, standards, guidelines, technology, and procedures.

• Connect with Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning to ensure seamless flow of information and fully integrated approach to delivering key metrics.

• Process owner for site inputs into the Supply S&OP process.

• Manages the plant backorder ensuring appropriate communication is provided to customer service and key stakeholders, as appropriate.

• Proactively manages supply to meet unconstrained customer demand while minimizing cost.

• Responsible for short term and medium-term capacity planning

• Set clear performance standards to hold people accountable for results, deliver customer service goals, optimize inventory investments, and meet production requirements, safety targets, and GMP compliance goals.

• Build cross-functional and cross-departmental support, fostering overall group effectiveness.

• Coach and guide teams / individuals to mine data from appropriate systems and able to conduct complex analysis for ad-hoc business requests.

• Develops, coaches, and guides team in the execution of strategies and the realization of departmental and company goals.

• Recruits top planning talent and create leadership succession plans, ensuring a strong talent pipeline.

• Advances succession planning by having career conversations with staff.

• Conducts regular 1:1s with each team member to provide regular, timely, and specific feedback to associates.

• Promotes an inclusive workplace environment.

• Actively engaged and accountable supply chain representative on the plant leadership team

Qualifications:

Education:

• University Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• Supply Chain Certifications (APICS/ IBF) are desirable.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum 8 years related experience.

Experience Guidelines:

• 5+ years supply chain experience

• Minimum of 3 years people leadership experience

• Experience with ERP (SAP) or equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities:

• Ability to develop, coach and lead a team in the execution of strategies and the realization of departmental and company goals.

• Ability to build strong collaborative teams and relationships, leading cross functional/virtual teams where required.

• Ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling at all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms.

• Ability to drive & apply continuous process improvement tools and improvements to large and complex projects.

• Working knowledge of financial processes

• Strong organization skills and an aptitude for planning with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions.

• Expert user of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI. and strong analytics background.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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. 

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

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