Shift Leader (2nd shift)



 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 The Shift Leader provides training to new production associates and any associate assigned to new tasks. Assigns associates to various jobs, as required to meet production schedules. Ensures products are manufactured in accordance with approved specifications and procedures and in compliance with QSR, ISO 13485 and Safety regulations. Participate in all team meetings, activities, team building initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

1. Receives production, conducts cycle counts and receives and verifies raw materials. Ensures that materials required for assigned shifts are available. 2. Responsible to train employees in proper production techniques and practices for operations to be assigned. 3. Assigns employees to various jobs to comply with production schedules. 4. Ensures that products are completed in a timely manner to comply with production requirements. 5. Lead production operations to ensure manufacturing specifications and procedures are followed. 6. Verifies that set-ups and line clearances are performed in accordance to approved procedures. Assures that equipment and surrounding areas are properly identified, clean and free of extraneous materials and products. 7. Participate in Manufacturing Initiative (5S, BDPS, PVD Boards, etc.). 8. Reviewes production documentation. Ensures that DHR's are completed and accurate prior to deliver them to Quality Assurance. 9. Ensures that production reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to Accounting Department. 10. Ensures that acceptable quality levels are maintained for production processes and that all ASR, ISO 13485, and safety regulations are met. 11. Assure the cleaning and housekeeping procedures in the production areas are maintained in legible and orderly manner. 12. Verifies environmental conditions to ensure that they are within specified limits. Notifies Engineering Department immediately of any deviations. 13. Reviews and enters production data on SAP system at the end of each shift. 14. Maintains supplies of indirect manufacturing materials. 15. Notifies Manufacturing Facilitators immediately of any equipment malfunction that may affect production quality and/or output. 16. Maintains a constant check of components and raw materials transferred to production area and product manufactured in order to keep accurate inventory and ensure smooth flow of production. 17. Pursue ongoing goal of cost reductions. 18. Perform other related duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor. 19. Ensures that own work is performed in compliance with QSR, ISO Standard. 20. Participate in the SSU and Tier 1 meeting. 21. Coaching the associates to lead the SSU and Tier 1 meeting. 22. Other tasks may be assigned to support manufacturing activities, as required.

Associate Degree. 2-5 years experiences operating manufacturing equipment in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry. Exposure to Shift Leader duties or proven leadership ability. Knowledge and Skills: Good mathematical skills. Good computer skills and familiar with Windows platform. Basic NCMR's knowledge Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Preferably bilingual (Spanish & English).

Light work, which requires at times the carrying of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of equipment Why Join Us? To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that