Senior Line Shift Supervisor (A-shift day)

BD; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking medical technology company as a Senior Line Shift Supervisor, where your leadership will drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this pivotal role, you will mentor a dynamic team, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while optimizing production output. Your ability to communicate effectively and make critical decisions will be essential in fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions. If you're ready to make a difference, we want you on our team!

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage associates on the production floor.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Make final staffing decisions for the shift.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Technical Understanding of Machinery

Experience in Automated Production

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BA/BS Degree in Science, Industrial Management, Business, or Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Senior Line Shift Supervisor, you will play a pivotal leadership role by mentoring other Line Supervisors on shift. You will be responsible for making final decisions regarding staffing priorities, resource allocation, and escalation. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards achieving operational excellence and maintaining high standards.

Lead and manage associates to ensure engaged performance and optimal output of the manufacturing line during the assigned shift. Mentor team members in continuous improvement (BD Excellence) practices, guiding their daily manufacturing tasks and efforts.

Ensure adherence to standards for safety, quality, production, cost, 5S, CILT, defect tracking, Centerlining, Autonomous Maintenance (AM), and overall policy compliance through timely recognition and performance management.

This role demands strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. Regular, punctual attendance is essential, along with the ability to read, write, and speak in English. Upholding BD Values is a must.

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.

Schedule: A - Shift - Rotating Schedule 5 am to 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 executed 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.
• Ensure all root cause analysis are conducted timely and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Communicate results and escalate issues to the Line Leader.
• Responsible for accurate Kanban management and work order set up and material reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy of quality checks and work order documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree – Science, Industrial management, Business, Engineering or a related field and 1 year relevant experience

Skills:

• Technical amplitude and basic understanding of machinery preferred.

• Experience in high volume automated production environment preferred.

Work environment:

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn and may include a hair net, steel toe shoes , safety glasses, and/or ear plugs. 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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

Additional Locations

USA UT - Salt Lake City, USA UT - Salt Lake City BAS, USA UT - Salt Lake City BPV Satellite

Work Shift

US BD 12 Hour Day Shift 5am-530 pm (United States of America)

About the company

210136 Becton, Dickinson and Company, commonly known as BD, is an American multinational medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents.