Production Shift Leader (Permanent Night Shift)

BD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Singapore is seeking a Shift Leader to head the night shift at our Tuas Plant. You will lead production operations, ensure safety, quality, and on‑time delivery while driving continuous improvement.

You will coach production associates, coordinate with Maintenance teams, manage downtime and scrap, and ensure clear shift handovers. Night‑shift commitment is required at a global medical technology leader.

Qualifications

• Safety and quality basics for manufacturing leadership.
• Experience coaching production teams and leading shifts.
• Ability to manage downtime, shift handovers and line performance.

Responsibilities

• Enforce ESO submission & closure.
• Lead toolbox talks, PPE compliance, and stop unsafe work.
• Escalate incidents and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Execute production plans to meet output, schedule, and service targets.
• Allocate manpower and resources effectively.
• Monitor output, downtime, and scrap and identify root causes.
• Ensure clear and effective shift handovers.
• Ensure products meet defined quality standards.
• Enforce SOP and inspection compliance.
• Lead, coach, and support production associates.
• Assign tasks, manage attendance, and uphold discipline.
• Support basic troubleshooting and coordinate with Maintenance and Technical teams.
• Ensure correct start‑up, changeover, shutdown, and housekeeping practices.
• Communicate production status, risks, and issues clearly.
• Commit to night‑shift hours.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Production planning

Troubleshooting

Team coaching

Shift management

PPE compliance

Communication

Job description

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

Role Summary

The Shift Leader is responsible for leading night‑shift production to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The role provides on‑shift leadership, drives operational performance, and supports team capability while maintaining safety, quality, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

Enforce ESO submission & closure.

Lead toolbox talks, ensure PPE compliance, and stop unsafe work.

Escalate incidents and support investigations and corrective actions.

Production Operations

Execute production plans to meet output, schedule, and service targets.

Allocate manpower and resources effectively.

Monitor output, downtime, and scrap and initiatives to understand the root cause

Ensure clear and effective shift handovers.

Quality Management

Ensure products meet defined quality standards.

Enforce SOP and inspection compliance.

People Leadership

Lead, coach, and support production associates.

Assign tasks, manage attendance, and uphold discipline.

Equipment & Downtime

Support basic troubleshooting and support breakdowns.

Coordinate with Maintenance and Technical teams.

Ensure correct start‑up, changeover, shutdown, and housekeeping practices.

Communication & Coordination

Communicate production status, risks, and issues clearly.

Ensure accurate and timely production output & downtime issue

Working Arrangement

Permanent night shift: candidates must be able to commit to night‑shift hours.

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.

Primary Work Location

SGP Tuas - Tuas Plant

Additional Locations

SG 12D (Singapore)

Work Shift

SG 12D (Singapore)