Shift Production Leader - C Shift
BD
Summary
Responsible for leading associates in an engaged manner to achieve desired results in an assigned manufacturing unit. Lead day-to-day activities of the unit by coaching associates on a continuous improvement path in their daily manufacturing activities and efforts. Coach associates to be accountable for safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping and overall policy adherence. Ensure that safety and quality standards are achieved while driving production performance to meet goals and schedules. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.
Job description
Position Summary
Responsible for leading associates in an engaged manner to achieve desired results in an assigned manufacturing unit. Lead day-to-day activities of the unit by coaching associates on a continuous improvement path in their daily manufacturing activities and efforts. Coach associates to be accountable for safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping and overall policy adherence. Ensure that safety and quality standards are achieved while driving production performance to meet goals and schedules. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Promptly address any safety issues or incidents.
- Spend a minimum of 75% of time on production floor leading associates.
- Responsible for staffing and training plans within the department.
- Provide regular, timely, and specific feedback to associates.
- Provide a learning environment and challenge associates to meet higher expectations.
- Ensure an open flow of communication exists between production associates and management.
- Represent concerns of production associates to management, as well as management concerns to production associates.
- Ensure fair and consistent application of company and departmental policies and practices. Works with associates to resolve employee relations issues and concerns; involves HR when needed.
- Actively participate and support continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with Production Planning to establish production schedules, monitor performance versus schedule for the department.
- Track production metrics to ensure that department goals are being met. Communicates these metrics and progress to associates and management.
- Lead daily production operations.
- Other duties as required to support the needs of the business
Education
- High School diploma/GED required
- Associate’s degree (completed or in progress) preferred
- In Lieu of Associates degree (completed or in progress), 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience
- Three years people leading experience preferred
- Three years manufacturing experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient
- Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Advanced
- Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient
- Decision Making Ability - Proficient
- Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
- Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Basic
- Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient
- Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
- Financial Acumen – Basic
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED required
- In Lieu of Associates degree (completed or in progress), 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required
- Ability to read and write and converse in English
- Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient
- Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Advanced
- Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient
- Decision Making Ability - Proficient
- Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
- Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Basic
- Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient
- Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
- Financial Acumen – Basic
Company overview
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is one of the world's largest global medical technology companies, founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As a Fortune 500 company, BD specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents across three primary segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences, and BD Interventional. The company's extensive product portfolio includes medical equipment such as syringes, needles, infusion systems, diagnostic instruments, flow cytometers, and surgical devices. With over 70,000 employees worldwide and operations in virtually every country, BD focuses on advancing healthcare through innovations in medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery. The company has a rich history of pioneering medical technologies, including the first insulin injection device, the Vacutainer blood collection system, and numerous safety-engineered medical devices. BD's mission centers on improving clinical therapy for patients and enhancing clinical processes for healthcare providers while addressing global health challenges through strategic partnerships and continuous innovation.