Shift Production Leader - C Shift

Job Description Summary

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 Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

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.

• 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.

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Associate’s degree (completed or in progress) preferred.
• In lieu of Associate’s degree (completed or in progress), 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Three years people leading experience preferred.
• Three years manufacturing experience preferred.

• 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.

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.

• Competitive pay
  • Access a portion of your pay before pay day with Daily Pay.
• Healthcare coverage
  • No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic…