Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Hunt Valley, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Manufacturing Operations leads day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and people objectives through effective leadership, workforce development, operational discipline, and cross-functional collaboration. The role is responsible for building a high-performing team while ensuring compliance, business continuity, and continuous improvement. The assigned shift is 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Newly hired supervisors spend their first week in onboarding and training on first shift, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, then transition to their designated schedule. The position is based at the primary work location in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The posting describes a largely on-site approach to collaboration.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of direct people-management experience, including coaching, performance management, employee development, and accountability.
At least 3 years of experience in a Team Lead, Lead Associate, or similar manufacturing leadership role.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a regulated FDA manufacturing environment.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to influence and align teams and drive execution.
Experience developing talent and building high-performing teams.
Knowledge of manufacturing systems, compliance requirements, operational metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Microsoft Excel proficiency, including KPI tracking, reporting, trend analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
SAP experience, including production transactions, inventory management, material movements, and operational reporting.
Working knowledge of manufacturing documentation, change control, and deviation management processes.
Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational execution.
Physical ability to stand, walk, and regularly lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
Experience with Tier Management Systems and/or Daily Management Systems (DMS), including KPI management, visual management, escalation processes, accountability tracking, and structured problem-solving.
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, including equipment reliability, autonomous maintenance, loss elimination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations and ensure alignment across shifts and functions.
Monitor operational performance and address issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, compliance, or employee engagement.
Allocate resources and staffing to meet business objectives.
Coach and develop associates and team leads to build technical capability and leadership skills.
Promote accountability, ownership, professionalism, and a high-performance culture.
Ensure effective shift handovers and operational continuity.
Drive compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and operational standards.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other support functions to achieve business objectives.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, efficiency, cost, and reliability.
Use data, metrics, and business systems to support decision-making and drive results.