Line Shift Supervisor - Nights

Line Shift Supervisor - Nights

BD (Tissuemed Ltd)

As the Line Shift Supervisor, this role will manage a small group of associates in an engaged manner and own performance for the output of a manufacturing line for the assigned shift.

• Required to spend 100% of time on the production floor except for necessary meetings or performance conversations.
• Proactively anticipate and address problems before they impact production.
• Support timely resolution of issues on the line, demonstrating servant leadership and adhering to BD Values.
• Ensure all root cause analysis are conducted timely and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Daily touchpoints with line associates to support the Equipment Owner program, including safety, quality, defect tagging, 5S, CILTs, centerlining, TPM, breakdowns, and top losses.
• Provide regular, timely, and specific feedback to associates.
• Ensure open flow of communication between production associates and management.
• Represent concerns of production associates to management, and vice versa.
• Prepare and run Tier 1 production meeting and align with the Line Centric Organization (LCO) team.
• Ensure daily Pit Stops are executed as expected and daily targets, goals, and issues are updated on the Primary Visual Display (PVD).
• Focus line resources to support any quality or line issues as they occur.
• Communicate results and address issues to the Line Leader.
• Responsible for accurate Kanban management, work order setup, and material reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy of quality checks and work order documentation.
• Responsible for staffing and training plans within line for assigned shift.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of company and departmental policies and practices.
• Work with associates to resolve employee relations issues and concerns; involve HR when needed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment

• BA/BS Degree – Science, Industrial management, Business, Engineering or a related field
• 1 year of people leadership experience
• Technical amplitude and basic understanding of machinery

• Leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Ability to read, write and speak in English

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, or other protected characteristics.