We Are The People Who Give Possibilities Purpose

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Line Startup & Technical Ownership
Lead end-to-end startup, commissioning, and ramp-up of production lines
Act as technical owner of line performance and stability
Ensure systems meet URS, design, and operational requirements
Drive strong shopfloor presence during critical startup phase
Process Stabilization & Performance Management
Drive line stabilization to achieve target OEE, yield, and output
Identify and eliminate process variation and chronic losses
Implement robust process control strategies
Troubleshooting & RCA Leadership
Ensure structured root cause analysis (RCA) for downtime and quality issues
Ensure permanent corrective actions are implemented and sustained
Drive closure of recurring and chronic issues
Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Equipment Reliability
Establish and optimize preventive maintenance strategies based on:

Failure modes
Downtime trends

Ensure PM effectiveness in reducing:

Breakdown frequency
Unplanned downtime

Work with maintenance team to:

Improve PM checklists and standards
Drive predictive / condition-based maintenance (where applicable)

Spare Parts Management
Define and maintain critical spare parts list for key equipment
Ensure availability of adequate spare parts to support uptime
Optimize:

Spare part inventory levels
Usage tracking and consumption trends

Work with procurement and engineering to:

Reduce lead time risks
Standardize parts across equipment

OEE Improvement Projects
Lead and prioritize OEE improvement initiatives, focusing on:

Availability (downtime reduction)
Performance (cycle time, speed losses)
Quality (defect reduction)

Drive structured projects with:

Clear baseline, targets, and impact tracking

Ensure improvements are:

Measurable
Sustained across shifts

Project Management & Execution
Lead technical projects such as:

Machine upgrades / modifications
Automation enhancements
Process optimization initiatives

Define project scope, timeline, and deliverables
Track execution using Gantt charts and action plans
Ensure on-time delivery with measurable impact
Team Leadership & Capability Development
Lead and mentor technical teams
Build capability in:

Troubleshooting
Data analysis
Process control

Cross-Functional Leadership
Coordinate with Production, QA, Maintenance, Engineering, and Vendors
Drive alignment on:

Priorities
Issue resolution
Execution plans

Act as key escalation and decision-making point
Data-Driven Performance Management
Oversee tracking of:

OEE
Downtime (zone / station / category)
Yield trends

Identify top loss drivers and ensure focused action plans
Support BOS / management reporting
Standardization & Sustainability
Drive development of:

SOPs / Work Instructions
Control Plans
Best practices

Ensure processes are:

Standardized
Repeatable
Compliant with GMP / ISO

Continuous Improvement
Lead Kaizen and cost improvement initiatives
Drive long-term process robustness and efficiency
Support replication across other lines and future expansions

Key KPIs

Line startup and ramp-up success
OEE improvement (Availability, Performance, Quality)
Downtime reduction & PM effectiveness
Spare parts availability vs downtime impact
First pass yield / defect reduction
RCA effectiveness (no recurrence)
Project delivery (on-time, measurable impact)

Role Expectation

Strong technical ownership of line reliability and performance
Balance:

Reactive (startup & troubleshooting)
Preventive (PM & spare strategy)
Proactive (OEE improvement projects)

High shopfloor engagement with strategic oversight

Why Join Us

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 healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

SGP Tuas - Tuas Plant

Additional Locations

Work Shift

Technical Leader