Job Description Summary

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for coaching, supporting, and developing a group of Associates in the assembly and packaging manufacturing area to ensure that the daily production expectations of high-quality medical devices and pharmaceutical have been met.

Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.

These objectives must be achieved while promoting an environment of employee empowerment, teamwork, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Plans and administers procedures and budgets; including delivering goals to meet safety standards, quality systems, compliance, and cost objectives.

Must lead by example and support a collaborative culture of engagement, accountability along with personal growth and development.

Job Description

 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. 

Shift: 3rd Shift

Supervision: 50+ direct reports

Requirements and responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the use of controls (procedures), equipment and resources.

• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop employees.

• Plan, communicate and monitor job expectations.

• Coach, counsel, and discipline employees enforcing BD policies and procedures.

• Actively participate in all employee recognition initiatives and programs targeting SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People).

• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, establish priorities, monitoring progress, reviewing plan adherence, escalating, and resolving opportunities (related to SQDCP) and reporting shift results.

• Provide manufacturing information by compiling and analyzing data.

• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports as needed.

• Monitor compliance, good manufacturing/ documentation practices.

• Familiarity with material handling, assembly, and packaging processes.

• Revise procedures and documents, such as standard operating procedures and manufacturing related documents.

• Manage employee time off and the impact it may have on the daily, weekly, and monthly schedule. Lead team meetings with production associates, maintenance technicians, quality technicians, and material handlers for the resolution of problems at the production floor level to improve about Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics.

• Initiate and foster interdepartmental cooperation.

• Ability to work on flexible schedule and cover 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (weekend) shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree (engineering preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years people lead/supervisory experience.

• 2+ years’ experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Experience in planning and supply chain processes.

• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Experience working in Cleanroom environments (ISO 7/ Class10,000)

• Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Manufacturing Flow a plus

• Bilingual Spanish - English

• Knowledge of Federal Drug Association (FDA)/Good manufacturing Practices (GMP) device and/or pharmaceutical regulations.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing (Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving).

• Advanced Excel Skills (such as VLOOKUP, Macros and VB