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Production Lead A Shift

BD
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Mar 2025

About the role

Job Description Summary

Responsible for supporting coach and leading associates in an engaged manner to achieve desired results in an assigned manufacturing area. Responsible to serve as the shift start up facilitator, handle resource and product scheduling, assure associates are adequately trained, assist in continuous improvement efforts and provide direction for production associates. 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.

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. 

Job Group-JG2

PCP Level: 3

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • 1. Monitor team members to ensure compliance to manufacturing documents.  

    2. Directs daily work and provides timely performance feedback to associates 

    3. Directs training for associates in their assigned area(s). 

    4. Responsible for all process documentation accuracy, completion, and handoff. 

    5. Report attendance, scheduling, and direct the resource allocation. 

    6. The Production Lead will interact with other Production Leads and associates on the respective/adjoining shifts to share best practices, create standardization, and ensure a smooth transition between shifts.  Production Leads are required to work a schedule that allows for this to occur seamlessly. 

    7. Respond when an issue is identified, lead the root cause and corrective action investigation as needed, and escalate as required. 

    8. Enable the development and training of associates by responding to requests and department needs. Assists with changes to Standard Work Instructions. 

    9. Proactively work to anticipate problems before they impact production. 

    10. Provide input to performance appraisals and performance improvement/corrective action plans. 

    11. Champion process improvements and ensure that changes associated with Continuous Improvement (CI) activities are implemented consistently in their area. 

    12. Other duties as required to support the needs of the business. 

  • Ensure manufactured products meet the established quality requirements.  

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

Supervision:  

This position does not supervise any associates at any level 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

  • Required: High School Diploma/GED High School Diploma/GED  Preferred: Associate degree - Business or related field

Minimum Experience:<

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