Shift Leader, Medical Device Manufacturing & Lean

Becton Dickinson; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton Dickinson (BD) is seeking a Shift Leader to guide manufacturing operations on the 3rd shift and weekend schedules. You will lead production teams, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement within a regulated medical device environment.

The role emphasizes adherence to FDA/GMP/ISO 13485 standards, effective shift handoffs, and staff development to meet production targets and customer commitments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably within medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or FDA/GMP-regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or related field preferred.
• Willingness to work across multiple shifts and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Manage staffing levels and provide coaching and performance feedback to production associates and team leads.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO 13485 and BD Quality System requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives across the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Electronic quality systems

Job description

Becton Dickinson (BD) is seeking a Shift Leader to guide manufacturing operations on the 3rd shift and weekend schedules. You will lead production teams, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement within a regulated medical device environment.

The role emphasizes adherence to FDA/GMP/ISO 13485 standards, effective shift handoffs, and staff development to meet production targets and customer commitments.