Line Leader

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Position Summary:

Responsible for providing support to shift production leaders and associates by ensuring consistent adherence to established operational systems in order to achieve targeted performance results within the production area. Oversees day‑to‑day operations through the unit’s governance systems, coaching shift production leaders and associates in the application of BD Excellence principles throughout their daily manufacturing activities. Promotes a culture of accountability by guiding shift production leaders and associates to meet expectations related to safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping, and compliance with all policies and procedures. 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 90% of time on production floor leading shift production leaders and associates.
• Collaborate closely with the Maintenance, Engineering, and Reliability departments to address and resolve production needs
• Lead TMS and coordinate priorities with Process Engineer and Maintenance Technician.
• Communicate improvement strategies (SQDC) for the production area effectively across all shifts to ensure alignment and consistent execution
• Responsible for overseeing and monitoring staffing levels and training plans across all shifts to ensure adequate coverage and workforce capability.
• Serve as the owner of the Tier Management System (TMS) and 5S within the assigned production areas, ensuring consistent execution and sustainability.
• 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 BD Excellence way
• 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.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business

Education:

• Associate’s degree (completed or in progress) required.
• In lieu of associate’s 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
• Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient
• Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient

PCP Level: N/A

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.

• Competitive pay
  • Access a portion of your pay before pay day with DailyPay
• Healthcare coverage: No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.
  • Preventive care covered at 100%.
  • Dental and vision insurance at group rates.
• Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Adoption assistance plan
• 401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted home, auto and pet insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)

All benefits and policies are subject to eligibility and enrollment requirements. Most coverage begins on your first day or the date you become eligible for benefits.