Shift Production Leader

BD; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical technology is seeking a dedicated leader to oversee operations on the night shift. This role is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, foster a positive work environment, and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and supports your growth while making a significant impact on health solutions worldwide. If you are passionate about leadership and operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP, ISO, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations on assigned shift.
• Plan and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication among associates.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary *** NIGHT SHIFT *** ** D CREW **
Responsible for leading associates in an engaged manner to achieve desired results in an assigned manufacturing unit. Lead day-to-day activities of the unit by coaching associates on a continuous improvement path in their daily manufacturing activities and efforts. Coach associates to be accountable for safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping and overall policy adherence. Ensure that safety and quality standards are achieved while driving production performance to meet goals and schedules. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

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.

Summary
Responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations on assigned shift. Accountable for all production related activity including safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, training of operators/technicians and maintenance of equipment. Plans and implements continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer requirements, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Actively promotes teamwork, communication, performance excellence and continuous improvement. Ensures compliance with established internal controls, regulatory requirements and environmental policies & procedures. Promotes a positive work environment by effectively administering BD human resources policies and procedures including Performance Management and by communicating information to employees and responding to their concerns. Ensures proper documentation practices are maintained consistently to company standards in manufacturing documents, training documentation, training logs and all other required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient operation of assigned area.
• Accountable for all production related activity including safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, training of operators/technicians and maintenance of equipment.
• Plans and implements continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer requirements, increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Actively promotes teamwork, communication, performance excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with established internal controls, regulatory requirements and environmental policies & procedures.
• Promotes a positive work environment by effectively administering BD human resources policies and procedures including Performance Management and by communicating information to employees and responding to their concerns.
• Ensures proper documentation practices are maintained consistently to company standards in manufacturing documents, training documentation, training logs and all other required documentation.
• Generates reports for deviations, assists in the investigations, and recommends/implements solutions to resolve deviations. Approves deviation investigations as appropriate. Responds to product defect notifications.
• Authors validation and change control protocols and provides input during the execution of these activities. Authors, reviews, and approves batch records and operational procedures.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels through effective Material Requirements planning and reporting of actual versus planned usage.
• Coach Operators/Technicians to self-start their daily tasks, assignments and projects while providing them guidance and direction as needed.
• Works closely with Engineering, Quality Control, Process Validation, Technical Support, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Inventory Control, EHS, Training, HR and other departments to ensure goals are accomplished.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and promote a culture of safe, compliant, and high-quality operations.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP, ISO, OSHA and other applicable regulations required.

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

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