Shift Leader

Becton Dickinson NA; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental & vision coverage

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

DailyPay availability

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) is hiring a production supervisor for our Connecticut facility. The role centers on staffing, safety, performance management, and daily line coaching to support Run to Excellence initiatives and TPM compliance.

You will lead Tier 1 meetings, coordinate headcount, manage training, and ensure documentation and root-cause investigations are completed in collaboration with Quality and Maintenance. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team and build cross-functional relationships.
• Self-driven with the ability to make decisions and act.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Address safety issues and incidents promptly.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and training plans on assigned shift.
• Lead Tier 1 production meetings and align with LCO team.
• Ensure fair application of policies and effective issue resolution.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and containment for problems.
• Work 100% on the production floor with meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and other support roles.

Skills

Oral/written communication

Teamwork/Teambuilding

Independent thinking / Self driven

Decision making

Troubleshooting / Problem solving

Safety & ergonomics

Project management

Quality systems knowledge

Logistics & planning

MS Office / Computer skills

Technical knowledge of machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA/BS degree in Science/Engineering/Industrial management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD 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

Promptly address any safety issues or incidents. Manage and track attendance, vacation, PTO ect...Keep up on any needed performance management. Responsible for staffing and training plans within line(s) for assigned shift. Daily touchpoints with line associates to support the Run to Excellence program. This includes but is not limited to Safety, Quality, AM defect tagging, 5S, CILTs, Centerlining, TPM, breakdowns, and top losses. - ESOs Provide regular, timely, and specific feedback to associates in addition to monthly formal 1:1's 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 Pit Stops and CILTs are executed as expected and daily targets, goals and issues are updated on the Tier 1 boards. Ensures that all line resources are properly focused to support any quality or line issues as they occur. This includes prioritizing and leading proper root cause investigation and containment as problems arise. 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. Communicate results and escape issues to the Line Leader. Responsible for accurate material management, work order set up, reconciliation, and cycle counts as needed. Conduct daily batch reviews (DHRs). Ensure accuracy of quality checks and work order documentation. (Prevent and resolve QDNs for your lines) Work daily in collaboration with all support roles and functions, including Quality, Maintenance, and others as necessary. Build a strong cross-functioning team. Coordinates headcount and ensures sampling is supported as needed on their lines and in support of other lines in the department (This includes sampling, block stock, EWO's, validation, rework). Lead requalification efforts for their assigned lines. Support quality inspections through shift for your assigned lines, or delegate as needed. Perform other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Education:

Required: High School Diploma/GED Preferred: BA/BS Degree - Science, Industrial management, Business, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Manufacturing Experience:

High School Diploma/GED - 3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment required. BA/BS - 1 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment required. 1 year of people leadership experience preferred.

Basic Knowledge and Skills:

Effective Oral/written Communication - Advanced Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Advanced Independent thinking / Self Driven - Advanced Decision Making Ability - Advanced Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced Safety & Ergonomics Expertise - Proficient Project Management - Proficient Quality Systems Knowledge - Proficient Logistics & Planning Knowledge - Proficient Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient Financial Acumen - Proficient Technical Knowledge and Skills: Technical amplitude and basic understanding of machinery preferred.

Machine Experience:

Experience in high volume automated production environment preferred.

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, disability coverage, and other company-sponsored benefits. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You". Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary Range: $29.80 - $47.70 USD Hourly

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.

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 Optional Skills

Primary Work Location: USA CT - Canaan

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.

Benefits

• Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
• Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
• Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
• Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.

Salary Range Information

Salary Range: $29.80 - $47.70 USD Hourly