Production Supervisor - A 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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Promptly address any safety issues or incidents.

• Spend a minimum of 50% of time on production floor working with associates.

• Responsible for staffing and training plans within the department.

• Provide regular, timely, and specific feedback to associates.

• Provide a learning environment and challenge associates to meet higher expectations.

• 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. 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. Actively participate and support continuous improvement activities.

• Collaborate with Production Planning to establish production schedules, monitor performance versus schedule for the department.

• Track production metrics to ensure that department goals are being met. 

• Communicates these metrics and progress to associates and management.

• Supervise daily production operations. Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

DELIVERABLES

• Ensure manufactured products meet the established quality requirements. 

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

• Effectively supervise and develop others to aid in building a high performing production team.

SUPERVISION

This position supervises

Large Team

(~ >20)

Hourly Associates

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education:

Required:

• H.S, Diploma/GED

Preferred:

• Associates Degree: Business, Industrial Management, or related field

• BA/BS Degree: Business, Applied Science, Industrial Management, Engineering, or Human Resources

Minimum Experience:

• Required: 2 years supervisory experience

• In lieu of bachelor’s degree, 5 years manufacturing experience is required

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s): 

• Proficient/ Working KSA

• Communication skills

• Leadership skills

• Decision Making abilities

• People development abilities

• Organizational skills

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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