Shift Production Leader

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Be part of BD, one of the world's largest medical technology companies, advancing the world of healthcare by improving medical discovery, diagnosis and healthcare delivery. We have more than 65,000 employees in 80 countries, working in manufacturing plants, sales offices, laboratories, corporate offices, among others. We have a global presence and partner with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging health issues.

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.

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

• Bachelor Degree Engineering or administrative career
• 2 to 3 years of Experience in similar rol.
• Basic English communication skills
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in continuous operational improvement and the ability to act as a change agent.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze, significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines.

• Experto en consultas, redacción de informes y presentación de resultados.
• Capacidad para gestionar prioridades conflictivas y cumplir plazos.