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Shift Production Leader - B Shift

Onsite, Columbus, NE

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Job ID
R-546735
Category
Operations
Location
Columbus, Nebraska

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

Job Group/Grade:     JG3

Position Summary:                                            

Responsible for leading associates in an engaged manner to achieve desired results in an assigned manufacturing unit.  Lead day-to-day activities of the unit by coaching associates on a continuous improvement path in their daily manufacturing activities and efforts.  Coach associates to be accountable for safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping and overall policy adherence. Ensure that safety and quality standards are achieved while driving production performance to meet goals and schedules. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures.  Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function.  Ability to read and write and converse in English.  Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

Duties/Responsibilities:     

  • Promptly address any safety issues or incidents.

  • Spend a minimum of 75% of time on production floor leading associates.

  • Responsible for staffing and training plans within the department.

  • Provide regular, timely, and specific feedback to associates.

  • Provide a learning environment and challenge associates to meet higher expectations.

  • Ensure an open flow of communication exists between production associates and management.

  • Represent concerns of production associates to management, as well as management concerns to production associates.

  • Ensure fair and consistent application of company and departmental policies and practices. Works with associates to resolve employee relations issues and concerns; involves HR when needed.

  • Actively participate and support continuous improvement activities.

  • Collaborate with Production Planning to establish production schedules, monitor performance versus schedule for the department.

  • Track production metrics to ensure that department goals are being met. Communicates these metrics and progress to associates and management.

  • Lead daily production operations.

  • Other duties as required to support the needs of the business

Education:

  • High School diploma/GED required

  • Associate’s degree (completed or in progress) preferred

  • In Lieu of Associates degree (completed or in progress), 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience:          

  • Three years people leading experience preferred

  • Three years manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient

  • Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Advanced

  • Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient

  • Decision Making Ability - Proficient

  • Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced 

  • Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Basic

  • Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient

  • Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient

  • Financial Acumen – Basic

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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Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (West)

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