Shift Production Leader - D Shift

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Production Leader leads associates in an assigned manufacturing unit to achieve production results. The role directs day-to-day unit activities, coaches associates in continuous improvement and holds them accountable for safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping, and policy adherence. The leader ensures safety and quality standards are met while driving production performance to meet goals and schedules, and ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, best practices, and applicable safety regulations. Regular, punctual attendance and the ability to read, write, and converse in English are essential. The role also requires upholding BD Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
Willingness and ability to uphold BD Values.
Proficient oral and written communication.
Advanced teamwork and team-building skills.
Proficient independent thinking and self-direction.
Proficient decision-making ability.
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Basic safety and ergonomics expertise.
Proficient knowledge of quality systems.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Basic financial acumen.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree completed or in progress; alternatively, three years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required in lieu of the associate’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Three years of people-leading experience preferred.
Three years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Promptly address safety issues and incidents.
Spend at least 75% of working time on the production floor leading associates.
Develop staffing and training plans within the department.
Provide associates with regular, timely, and specific feedback; create a learning environment and challenge them to meet higher expectations.
Maintain open communication between production associates and management, conveying concerns in both directions.
Apply company and departmental policies and practices fairly and consistently.
Work with associates to resolve employee-relations issues and concerns, involving HR when needed.
Participate in and support continuous improvement activities.
Collaborate with Production Planning to establish production schedules and monitor departmental performance against schedule.
Track production metrics, communicate goals and progress to associates and management, and lead daily production operations.
Perform other duties as needed to support business needs.