SHIFT LEADER (Fixed-term 1 Year)

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Ensure all Safety, Health and Environment guidelines are followed in all production departments.

Promptly address any safety issues or incidents.

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

3. Responsible for staffing and training plans within the department.

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

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

6. Implement BD Excellence components and programs within the manufacturing unit.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Actively participate and support continuous improvement activities.

10. Execute People and Production Planning to establish production schedules, monitor performance

versus schedule for the department.

11. Track production metrics to ensure that department goals are being met. Communicates these

metrics and progress to associates and management.

12. Lead daily production operations.

13. Ensure that all reports/documents/DHRs/charts are reviewed and signed off.

14.Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials, and labor to Cell Leader

according to the TM Escalation Pathway.

15.Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Deliverables:

 Ensure manufactured products meet the established quality requirements.

 Meet or exceed operational objectives (i.e. safety, quality, production, cost, etc.).

 Effectively lead and develop others to aide in building a high performing production team.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum a diploma/degree holder in any field.

• Knowledge of end use of health and medical products.

• Knowledge of criteria in making health and medical products.

• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in Production.

• Possess production and planning skills to ensure proper control to meet on time delivery to meet cost

satisfaction.

• Basic Knowledge of KAIZEN, Six Sigma or Lean.

Knowledge and Skills:

 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