Job Description Summary

Job Description

JG3

3rd Shift - 11:30 PM - 8:30 AM

We are the makers of possible 

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

DELIVERABLES

• Ensure manufactured products meet the established quality requirements. 

• Meet or exceed operational objectives (i.e. safety, quality, production, cost, etc.).

• Effectively lead and develop others to aide in building a high performing production team.

SUPERVISION

Levels of Supervision: None, Small Team (1-~10), Medium Team (~10-20) or Large Team (>20) 

This position has the following level of supervision: 

• Other People Leaders: None 

• Exempt Associates: None 

• Hourly Associates: Large Team (>20)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education:

This position has the following minimum educational requirements:  

• High School Diploma/GED: Required 

• Associates Degree: Preferred

• BA/BS Degree – Preferred

• In lieu of an associate’s degree, 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required

Minimum Experience:

• 3 yrs People Leading experience preferred

• 3 yrs Manufacturing experience preferred

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s): 

• 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

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