Team Lead

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Hunt Valley, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead is the point person for day-to-day operational support and guidance, working closely with the supervisor on issues that need escalation. The role leads setup, operation, routine and preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex, highly automated manufacturing equipment. It also supports root-cause analysis, monitors product quality, and ensures accurate quality, safety, and maintenance documentation. The Team Lead supports production operations and associates through coaching, training, special-project leadership, interim supervisor coverage, and continuous-improvement recommendations. The role works in a regulated manufacturing environment and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company safety policies, and housekeeping procedures.

Requirements

High school degree and 6 years of manufacturing experience in food, pharmaceutical, or industrial production settings, with experience in an FDA-regulated environment; alternatively, an associate technical degree and 3 years of experience.
Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate across the department.
Strong attention to detail.
Punctuality to help ensure production continuity.
Ability to perform semi-routine assignments and recognize deviations from specifications.
Ability to work independently within approved process-related documentation.
Proficiency in English, including the ability to read and write, analyze and evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams, and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational support and guidance, escalating issues to the supervisor as needed.
Plan and perform setup and operation of production equipment, including automated machine processes and controls used for filling, packing, assembling, labeling, and inspecting.
Lead equipment setup, operation, routine and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment-performance and product-quality issues.
Conduct root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions.
Monitor quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Ensure accurate quality, safety, and maintenance documentation.
Analyze and evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams, and carry out testing and inspection procedures.
Assist with planning and controlling the timing of operations.
Provide operational and people support, including onboarding and procedure training.
Coach associates on day-to-day activities and performance; review BHRs and coach operators on GDP.
Lead special projects and provide interim coverage for a supervisor.
Recommend or implement continuous improvements to support operational efficiency.
Resolve PO variances using SAP training.
Follow GMP and BD housekeeping and safety policies and procedures.
Work overtime as required to meet business requirements.
Perform other duties as required.