BD - Canaan, CT
posted 4 months ago
As an Operations Support Specialist at BD, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our manufacturing goals are met through effective training and operational support. Reporting directly to the Business Unit Manufacturing Leader or Supervisor, your primary responsibility will be to provide training support to the assigned manufacturing area and general production support. This includes coordinating training across qualified trainers and ensuring consistent training practices for new associates and those enhancing their skills through the pay-for-skills process. You will also support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment. Your role will involve implementing the train-the-trainer process, identifying qualified associates to train, and conducting individual training sessions when necessary. You will provide operational support to the manufacturing Supervisor or Business Lead, focusing on safety, efficiency, production per hour (PPH), quality, and achieving production goals. Additionally, you will assist in machine operation and support co-workers in meeting safety, quality, and output objectives. Your responsibilities will also include monitoring production machinery, troubleshooting basic issues, and ensuring compliance with production standards. In this position, you will be expected to communicate effectively with technical support associates to resolve equipment problems quickly. You will assist operations leadership and engineers with project work and improvement efforts, ensuring product quality through timely completion of action plans and accurate SAP & MES transactions. Your ability to create a collaborative team environment and participate in continuous improvement efforts will be essential to your success in this role. You will also be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in the manufacturing areas, adhering to 5S standards, and performing other duties as required by the business.