Shift Production Leader - Days
6 days ago• Columbus, NE
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
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Promptly address any safety issues or incidents.
- Spend a minimum of 75% of time on production floor working with 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.
- 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.
- Supervise daily production operations.
- Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
- Ensure manufactured products meet the established quality requirements.
- Meet or exceed operational objectives (i.e. safety, quality, production, cost, etc.).
- Effectively supervise and develop others to aide in building a high performing production team.
Supervision:
This position supervises
- Hourly associates - Larger Team ~>20 associates
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MinimumEducation:
Required:HSD/GED
Preferred:Associates degree - Business, industrialmanagementor related field
BA/BS -Business, Applied Science, Industrial Management,engineeringor human resources
- In lieu of associates degree, 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment isrequired
MinimumExperience:
- 3yearsPeople Leadingexperiencepreferred
- 3 years manufacturing experience preferred
BD is committed to providing a robust set of value-based programs and resources that are best-in-class, market-competitive and affordable for all associates and their families.
- 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.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.
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.
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Primary Work Location
USA NE - Columbus (East)
Additional Locations
Work Shift
Client-provided location(s): Columbus, NE
Job ID: BD-94187350080
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-21T19:18:29
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion