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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

Position Summary

BD is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead and develop associates on our D Shift Night Team (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and continuous improvement while ensuring production goals and customer commitments are achieved.

The Manufacturing Supervisor maintains a strong presence on the production floor, coaches and develops team members, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence. This position plays a critical role in creating a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment while supporting the manufacture of products that help improve and save lives worldwide.

Shift Details

D Shift – Nights
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Schedule:

• Rotating 12-hour night shifts
• Week 1: 36 hours
• Week 2: 48 hours
• Includes alternating weekends
• Overtime required as needed to support production demands

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, train, and develop manufacturing associates to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and engagement goals.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture aligned with BD Values.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and employee development opportunities.
• Coordinate staffing, overtime, vacations, and shift coverage requirements.
• Build teamwork and collaboration across shifts and departments.

Production Operations

• Direct day-to-day manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules and customer commitments are met.
• Maintain a consistent presence on the production floor to support associates and address operational challenges.
• Monitor production performance and implement actions to achieve operational targets.
• Manage daily operations to support safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives.
• Partner with technical resources to ensure equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Provide production floor coverage as needed for meetings, absences, and staffing gaps.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment in accordance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Ensure associates are properly trained and consistently follow operational, safety, and quality procedures.
• Drive timely resolution of quality issues and corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate SAP and MES transactions and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready production areas.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, KAS, Blitz events, and standard work practices.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Technical Services, and other support functions to solve production challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost performance.
• Support operational improvement and project initiatives as required.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Monitor and communicate key performance metrics including safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Provide regular updates to department leadership regarding operational performance.
• Deliver performance feedback and accountability measures to support employee growth and operational success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant manufacturing, operations, or leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Ability to establish and promote a culture of safe, compliant, high-quality operations.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP, ISO, OSHA, and related regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as SAP and MES.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong leadership presence and hands-on management style.
• Ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance operational results with employee development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across all levels of the organization.

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 visithttps://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.

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