Shift Leader - 5th Shift
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
Job Description
Shift:
Wednesday/Thursday - 3rd Shift
Saturday/Sunday - 6pm-6am
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading and coordinating manufacturing operations during an assigned shift to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient production of medical devices in accordance with BD's Quality Management System, FDA regulations, GMP requirements, and company policies. This role provides direct leadership to production associates, drives operational excellence, supports employee engagement, and ensures achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
The Shift Leader serves as the first-line leader for manufacturing teams and plays a key role in fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, compliance, and respect.
Safety & Compliance
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements.
Conduct daily safety observations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
Ensure adherence to FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and BD Quality System requirements.
Participate in investigations related to safety, quality, deviations, and non-conformances.
Escalate operational, quality, and compliance risks in a timely manner.
Manufacturing Operations
Lead and coordinate day-to-day production activities to achieve production schedules and customer requirements.
Monitor manufacturing performance indicators including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.
Ensure staffing levels are aligned with operational requirements.
Drive attainment of production targets while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.
Monitor line efficiencies, downtime, scrap, rework, and labor utilization.
Ensure effective shift handoff communication between production teams.
People Leadership
Directly supervise production associates and team leads within assigned areas.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
Conduct performance management activities, coaching, development discussions, and performance evaluations.
Support employee engagement initiatives and BD culture expectations.
Partner with Human Resources regarding employee relations, attendance management, corrective actions, and talent development.
Identify training needs and ensure associates are fully trained and qualified.
Quality Excellence
Ensure products are manufactured according to approved procedures and specifications.
Support investigations, CAPAs, audits, and corrective action implementation.
Drive right-first-time manufacturing performance.
Review production documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Promote a quality mindset throughout the manufacturing organization.
Continuous Improvement
Lead and support Lean Manufacturing and BD Excellence initiatives.
Utilize problem-solving methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
Analyze operational metrics and implement improvement plans.
Participate in Kaizen events, process improvement projects, and value stream initiatives.
Support implementation of productivity and cost reduction initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
Experience
3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably within medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or FDA/GMP-regulated environments.
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work across all manufacturing shifts and schedules, providing leadership support where needed to ensure operational continuity and business performance.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyze production data and drive operational decisions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with ERP systems and electronic quality systems preferred
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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