.Job Description SummaryWe 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.Why join us?A career at BD means learning and working 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. 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. Become a maker of possible with us!Our vision for Medication Delivery System (MDS) at BDAs a leading manufacturer and supplier of products that are used daily in healthcare, the Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) team provides a wide range of products for injection and infusion therapy, regional anaesthesia, and closed medication management.About the roleAs Associate Director, Operational Excellence you will be creating a culture of operational and customer excellence, implementing change, and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) across the network through the BD Production System (BDPS).You will be responsible for the application of LEAN production and CI principles, methodologies, and associated tools, to ensure balanced optimization of performance in the areas of quality, delivery, and cost, whilst improving safety.Main responsibilities will include:Lead BD Production System capability development at 4-6 sites.Drive Cost to Win (CTW) initiatives, ensuring all plants in scope have 3-year funnel, delivering required impact annually in CI.Help shape and deploy BDPS roadmap, coordinate and/or lead specific Kaizen events and initiatives to enable performance improvement. Leverage Lean Academy as capability building mechanism, to ensure consistent approach and development excellence.Conduct periodic review of KPIs and actions for all plants - facilitate and coach plant associates, on-site coaching and conduct Zero Loss Workshops to ensure performance goals are achieved.Guide and coach associates to develop and grow BD Production System capability. Help site leadership teams create strategic vision, ensure alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) top down and bottom up.Lead focused improvement efforts at key sites to support critical initiatives (e.G
