Sr. Line Shift Supervisor
Becton Dickinson
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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.
Leads manufacturing operations during the assigned shift, providing guidance and mentorship to Line Supervisors while making key decisions on staffing, resource allocation, and issue partner concern. Drives safety, quality, productivity, and BD Excellence initiatives by ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards, continuous improvement practices, and company policies. Responsible for developing team performance, maintaining operational efficiency, and fostering a culture aligned with BD Values.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:
Coordinate resources and priorities within the shift.
Make final decision on staffing of the entire shift.
Promptly address any safety issues or incidents.
Responsible for training plans within line for assigned shift.
Daily touchpoints with line associates to support the Equipment Owner (EO) program. This includes but is not limited to Safety, Quality, AM defect tagging, 5S, CILTs, Centerlining, TPM, breakdowns, and top losses.
Provide regular, timely, and specific feedback to associates.
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.
Support timely resolution of issues on the line, demonstrating servant leadership and adhering to BD Values.
Proactively anticipate and address problems before they impact production.
Prepare and run Tier 1 production meeting and ensure alignment with the Line Centric Organization (LCO) team.
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.
Ensure the daily Pit Stops are implemented as expected and daily targets, goals and issues are updated on the Primary Visual Display (PVD).
Ensures that all line resources are properly focused to support any quality or line issues as they occur.
Required to spend 100% of their time out on the production floor except for when required to attend necessary meetings or hold performance related conversations with associates.
Ensure all root cause analysis are conducted timely and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Communicate results and call out issues to the Line Leader.
Responsible for accurate Kanban management and work order set up and material reconciliation.
Education and Experience:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent experience/GED
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing role in a setting with advanced automation is necessary.
Preferred:
BA/BS Degree – Science, Industrial management, Business, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
BA/BS – 1 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment required.
1 year of people leadership experience preferred.
Work Environment:
Minimal makeup, no fake eyelashes, acrylic or polished nails must be covered with gloves. No exposed jewelry (including wedding, tongue and other rings). Clothing should be clean and in good repair. Torn or tattered clothing is unacceptable. Pants or jeans that are severely worn, frayed or too long and drag on the floor are unacceptable. They increase airborne particulate and can act like dust mops. Midriff or halter tops are not allowed. Within the manufacturing areas, legs must be covered.
SMOKING/Vaping/Tobacco use - BD is a smoke free campus. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on BD property.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn and will include a hair net, smock, safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and provided hearing protection. This associate may be expected to stand for long periods of time during their shift.
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.
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.
Required Skills
Communication, Computer Literacy, Decision Making, Employee Relations, Independent Thinking, Leadership, Logistics Operations, Meeting Organization, Microsoft Office, People Leadership, Performance Management (PM), Problem Solving, Quality Analysis, Team Mentorship, Writing, Written CommunicationOptional Skills
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