Team Lead

BD; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Retirement & Financial Well-being

Work-Life Balance & Family Support

Leave Programs

Job summary

BD, located in Hunt Valley, MD, seeks a Team Lead for 2nd shift to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and to guide a team working with highly automated equipment. You will ensure quality, maintain documentation, and resolve complex process issues in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, troubleshooting, and documentation skills, with experience in GMP and FDA-regulated settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6 years manufacturing experience in regulated environments (FDA).
• AA technical degree with 3 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Team lead is the point person for day-to-day operation support and guidance and works closely with supervisor on issues that need to be escalated.
• Work within standards and operating procedures to plan, perform, and make decisions regarding the set up and operations of production equipment.
• Responsible for complex troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Identifies the need for minor equipment repairs.
• Conducts root‑cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

Quality assurance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

AA technical degree

Tools

SAP training

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

Shift Information: 2nd shift 2pm-10:30pm

Job Overview

Team lead is the point person for day-to-day operation support and guidance and works closely with supervisor on issues that need to be escalated. Performs and leads set up, operation, minor and major routine maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of highly complex/highly automated manufacturing equipment. Assists with root‑cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions. Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety and maintenance documents. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves highly complex issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Team lead is the point person for day-to-day operation support and guidance and works closely with supervisor on issues that need to be escalated.
• Works within standards and operating procedures to plan, perform, and make decisions regarding the set up and operations of a variety of production equipment, including automated machine processes and controls to perform routine assembly-line production functions of filling, packing, assembling, labeling and inspecting
• Responsible for complex troubleshooting and problem solving
• Identifies the need for minor equipment repairs
• Analyze and evaluate charts, follows simple diagrams, testing, and inspecting procedures
• Conducts root‑cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions
• Monitor quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.
• Conducts minor equipment repairs and identify and resolve equipment problems
• Assists in planning and controlling the timing of operations
• Provides support on a regular basis on overall operation and people support
• Provides training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures
• Provides support on special projects
• Provides coaching to associates on day-to-day activities and performance
• Leads team on special projects and interim coverage for a supervisor
• Provides continuous improvement recommendations and/or solutions to support overall operational efficiency
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements
• Perform other duties as required
  • Resolve PO Variances (SAP training)
  • Review BHR's and coach operators on GDP

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience

• High school degree with 6 years manufacturing experience in Food, Pharma and Industrial production settings. Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA).
• AA technical degree with 3 years experience

Basic Skills

• Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be punctual in order to ensure production
• Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification
• Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process-related documentation

Proficient/Working Skills

• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic

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.

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

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.

Primary Work Location

USA MD - Hunt Valley

Work Shift

US BD 2nd Shift 2pm-1030pm (United States of America)

Benefits may include

• 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.

Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in 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 pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$27.10 - $43.40 USD Hourly