Job Description Summary

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. 

Position Summary:                                            

This role has plantwide authority for safety, security, quality guideance and production at night.  Ensures plant safety and security, inspections, training and procedures are in compliance with OSHA and other required regulations.  Partners with direct managers to develop and mentor Shift Production Leaders.  Will ensure meaningful, effective communication with all associates.  Partners with Engagement Specialist and Training Leader to influence positive cultural changes.  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.

Duties/Responsibilities:     

• Provides leadership alignment and direction for night shift operations.

• Through direct personal involvement, establishes the site as safe place to work

• Drives and models a culture of continuous improvement and high quality

• Develops individuals and leaders to grow organizational & personal capabilities

• Coaches, consults, and facilitates leaders, individuals and teams to achieve higher levels of performance and impact.

• Fully responsible for GMP and all related regulatory efforts utilized for the operations. Assures a clean and safe work place for associates.

• Resolves issues in partnership with the Shift Production Leaders in a timely manner, while displaying servant leadership. Manages the plant in line with BD values.

• Works with Shift Production Leaders to resolve associate issues and concerns; involves HR when needed.

• Spends more than 75% of the time on the production floor overseeing activities within the plant.

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

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Science, Industrial Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.

Experience:          

• Ten years’ experience delivering results in a highly automated manufacturing environment required

• Five years’ people leading experience required.

• Management experience with people leaders, hourly production associates and technical associates preferred.

Work Environment:

• BD is a smoke-free campus.  Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas.  We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy

• False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals.  Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor. 

• Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.