Job Description Summary

As a Senior Line Shift Supervisor, you will play a pivotal leadership role by mentoring other Line Supervisors on shift. You will be responsible for making final decisions regarding staffing priorities, resource allocation, and escalation. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards achieving operational excellence and maintaining high standards. This role demands strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Schedule: Day Shift - Rotating Schedule 5 am to 5:30 pm.

Join our dynamic team as a Production Shift Leader where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our manufacturing operations every day. This hands-on leadership role puts you at the heart of our production environment, empowering you to drive performance, mentor team members, and champion continuous improvement.

Key Opportunities & Responsibilities

• Lead from the Front: Immerse yourself in the action by spending your time on the production floor, providing real-time guidance and support to your team while maintaining visibility and accessibility.
• Orchestrate Success: Strategically coordinate resources and priorities throughout your shift, making key decisions on staffing to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Champion Safety Excellence: Create a culture where safety comes first by promptly addressing any concerns and ensuring all team members return home safely each day.
• Develop Future Talent: Shape the growth of your team by overseeing comprehensive training plans that build skills and create advancement opportunities.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Conduct daily touchpoints with associates to support the Equipment Owner program, focusing on Safety, Quality, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Inspire Through Communication: Foster an environment of open dialogue between team members and management, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
• Practice Servant Leadership: Demonstrate your commitment to the team by actively supporting timely issue resolution and embodying our company values in all interactions.
• Lead with Foresight: Anticipate challenges before they impact production, showcasing your proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Orchestrate Daily Success: Prepare and lead engaging Tier 1 production meetings that align with our Line Centric Organization team objectives.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee the execution of daily Pit Stops, maintain accurate visual management displays, and drive root cause analysis to implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure precision in quality checks, work order documentation, and inventory management through effective Kanban practices.

This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on leadership, team development, and operational excellence. You'll be empowered to make decisions that matter while helping your team achieve their full potential in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• 3 years relevant experience

• 1 year leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• BA/BS Degree – Science, Industrial management, Business, Engineering or a related field and 1 year relevant experience

Skills:

• Technical amplitude and basic understanding of machinery preferred. 

• Experience in high volume automated production environment preferred.   

Work environment:

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn and may include a hair net, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and/or ear plugs. This associate may be expected to stand for long periods of time during their shift.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy

Additional Locations

Work Shift