Luer​/Cutting B Shift Production Leader

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Job Description

Job Summary The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing associates to achieve operational excellence within a designated manufacturing area. This role provides day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to ensure employees are engaged, accountable, and focused on continuous improvement.

The Production Supervisor drives performance in safety, quality, productivity, cost, housekeeping, and policy compliance while fostering a positive, high-performing team environment. This position ensures adherence to BD quality systems, company policies, and all applicable local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations. Regular attendance, effective communication in English, and a commitment to BD Values are essential requirements of the role.

Key Responsibilities Promote and maintain a safe work environment by addressing safety concerns and incidents promptly.

Spend at least 75% of work time on the production floor coaching, mentoring, and supporting associates.

Develop and execute department staffing, onboarding, and training plans.

Provide timely, constructive, and specific performance feedback.

Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.

Maintain open communication between production associates and leadership.

Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Partner with Human Resources to address employee relations matters when needed.

Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with Production Planning to establish and achieve production schedules.

Monitor and communicate production metrics, goals, and department performance.

Oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure efficient workflow execution.

Perform additional duties as required to support business objectives.

Success Measures The successful candidate will:

Ensure manufactured products consistently meet established quality standards.

Meet or exceed operational targets related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, and efficiency.

Build, develop, and retain a high-performing production team.

Create a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

Minimum Education Required High  School Diploma or GED Preferred

Associate Degree in Business, Industrial Management, or a related field

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Applied Science, Industrial Management, Engineering, Human Resources, or a related discipline

Alternative Qualification In lieu of an Associate Degree, a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Experience Preferred Three  years of leadership or people management experience

Three years of manufacturing experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Core Competencies Leadership and team development

Effective verbal and written communication

Decision-making and problem-solving

Organization and prioritization

Team building and collaboration

Technical & Business Skills Safety and ergonomics knowledge

Financial and operational awareness

Production monitoring and performance management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Leadership Attributes Ability to motivate and develop employees

Strong coaching and mentoring skills

Commitment to accountability and results

Ability to…