Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

Leads day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and people objectives through effective leadership, workforce development, operational discipline, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsible for building a high-performing team while ensuring compliance, business continuity, and continuous improvement.

Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead daily manufacturing operations and ensure alignment across shifts and functions.
• Monitor operational performance and address issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, compliance, or employee engagement.
• Allocate resources and staffing to meet business objectives.
• Coach and develop associates and team leads to build technical capability and leadership skills.
• Promote accountability, ownership, professionalism, and a high-performance culture.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and operational continuity.
• Drive compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other support functions to achieve business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, efficiency, cost, and reliability.
• Utilize data, metrics, and business systems to support decision-making and drive results.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct people-management experience, including coaching, performance management, employee development, and accountability.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a Team Lead, Lead Associate, or similar manufacturing leadership role.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to influence, align teams, and drive execution.
• Experience developing talent and building high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, compliance requirements, operational metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency required, including KPI tracking, reporting, trend analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• SAP experience required, including production transactions, inventory management, material movements, and operational reporting.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing documentation, change control, and deviation management processes.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational execution.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs regularly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience utilizing Tier Management Systems and/or Daily Management Systems (DMS), including KPI management, visual management, escalation processes, accountability tracking, and structured problem-solving.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, including equipment reliability, autonomous maintenance, loss elimination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.