Shift Lead /Mfg Supervisor (3rd shift)

BD Mexico; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BD Mexico is seeking a Shift Leader in El Paso, Texas, responsible for coaching and developing manufacturing associates in a high-quality production environment. This role requires overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering teamwork. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in medical device or pharmaceutical production, possess strong leadership skills, and be familiar with GMP and FDA regulations. Advanced Excel skills and bilingual proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Cleanroom environments (ISO 7/ Class 10,000).
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop employees.
• Drive and support continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and documentation practices.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish – English

Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Macros, VBA)

Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge of FDA regulations

5S knowledge

Education

Minimum 4-year degree (engineering preferred)

Tools

MRP systems (SAP)

Job description

Job Description

The Shift Leader is responsible for coaching, supporting, and developing a group of Associates in the assembly and packaging manufacturing area to ensure that the daily production expectations of high-quality medical devices and pharmaceuticals have been met. Responsible for development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material supply. These objectives must be achieved while promoting an environment of employee empowerment, teamwork, and continuous improvement initiatives. Plans and administers procedures and budgets; including delivering goals to meet safety standards, quality systems, compliance, and cost objectives. Must lead by example and support a collaborative culture of engagement, accountability along with personal growth and development.

Shift: 2nd Shift

Supervision: 30+ direct reports

Responsibilities

Servant leader in direct supervision of assigned business unit support teams and process Line Leads. Oversees manufacturing operations to ensure all Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) programs and Key Process Indicators (KPIs) goals are met. Familiar with manufacturing process flow, material handling, production assembly, and packaging processes. Develops and implements programs assuring processes and products that meet or exceed standards and specifications. Escalates quality risks and opportunities to management immediately for resolution. Promotes a zero accident and right‑the‑first‑time culture.

• Create and maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the use of controls (procedures), equipment, and resources.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop employees.
• Plan, communicate and monitor job expectations towards all SQDCP KPI’s to all team members.
• Coach, counsel, and discipline employees enforcing BD policies and procedures.
• Conduct yearly performance reviews and ensure each individual has an active development plan and regular 1:1s.
• Actively participate in employee recognition initiatives and programs targeting SQDCP.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, establish priorities, monitoring progress, reviewing plan adherence, escalating and resolving opportunities and reporting shift results.
• Provide key manufacturing information by compiling and analyzing data.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports as needed or requested.
• Monitor compliance with GMP and documentation practices.
• Revise and update procedures and documents such as SOPs and manufacturing related documents.
• Manage employee time-off and its impact on scheduling.
• Initiate and foster interdepartmental cooperation.
• Own area/process quality notifications and drive investigations, dispositions, and corrective actions.
• Lead team meetings with production, maintenance, engineering, quality and other relevant departments to drive problem resolution and process improvement.
• Drive and support continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Spend a minimum of 75% of time on the production floor within production lines and associates.
• Work on a flexible schedule and cover 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4‑year degree (engineering preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years people lead/supervisory experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 1+ year’s experience in planning and supply chain management.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Experience working in Cleanroom environments (ISO 7/ Class 10,000).
• Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Manufacturing Flow.
• Bilingual Spanish – English.
• Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 CFR Part 11; device and/or pharmaceutical regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP’s).
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing (Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving).
• Advanced Excel skills (such as VLOOKUP, Macros and VBA, Pivot tables, conditional formatting).
• Experience in MRP systems (SAP).
• Ability to oversee odd shifts (12 hr. weekend shifts).

Primary Work Location

USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.

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.