Shift Production Leader

**Job Description Summary**: As the Shift Production Leader, you will be 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.

Ensure compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

**We are the makers of possible**

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.

**Why join us?**

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a **maker of possible**with us

If you are looking to be part of a team that manufactures millions of lifesaving medical devices throughout the world each year and if you thrive in a highly technical fast paced manufacturing environment, then Push Button at BD is the ultimate place to work. With state-of-the-art technology, which includes packaging robots, quality assurance vision inspection systems, ultraviolet curing, precision liquid dispensing, Allen Bradley PLC and HMI technology, all within a highly integrated automated assembly unit, Push Button is one of the Southwest’s most technically advanced manufacturing lines and we are looking for talented individuals to ensure that our world class product continues to advance the world of health.

This is a day shift onsite role (11am - 11pm, 3 days on and 3 days off) offers a competitive salary plus a 32% shift premium.

Our generous benefits including:

- Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Private Medical Insurance
- Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
- Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Free car parking
- 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

**Main responsibilities will include**:

- Promptly address any safety issues or incidents, spending 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.
- Works with associates to resolve employee relations issues and concerns; involving 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 and communicate these metrics and progress to associates and management.
- Lead daily production operations.
- 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 aid in building a high performing production team.
- Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

**About you**:

- HNC or Degree level education in Engineer/Mechatronics or a similar field of study.
- 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing e