Operational Team Leader

**Job Description Summary**:
Be part of something bigger

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

**Our vision for IDS at BD**:
By aligning and simplifying our work, our Integrated Diagnostic Solutions (IDS) business unit aims to drive growth and innovation around everything from integrated specimen management to diagnostic solutions.

**About the role**:
As Moulding Operational Team Leader you will be responsible for co-coordinating all activities associated within the moulding manufacturing areas.

Performs duties to ensure that all budgeted manufacturing objectives are achieved.

Working hours for this shift: 11:00-23:00/ 3 days on, 3 days off basis with a very attractive shift allowance.

**Main responsibilities will include**:

- Responsible for the operational performance of the team to achieve business objectives, initiating hands-on approach when appropriate.
- Responsible for ensuring that all associates working within the manufacturing area comply at all times to health, safety, environmental and Quality Systems.
- Responsible for ensuring that all associates working within the manufacturing area receive appropriate training in order to maintain compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
- Must ensure all production areas are continually supplied with the relevant components.
- Responsible for the transportation of finished product to the steriliser.
- Ensure all products are manufactured as specified within the Quality System, and to coordinate corrective action to maintain the product at the accepted quality levels. Support the self-audit programme.
- Participate in the team process of recruitment of new personnel, good employee relations, and the development of team members by an ongoing assessment of each individual. Support disciplinary procedures as appropriate.
- Empower, encourage and involve all team members in continuous improvement programmes. Have input into new processes and collaborate closely with support teams and groups. Facilitate team meetings as required.
- Coordinate holiday authorisation, self-certification, and attendance registration per the company policy and optimally communicates upon these to HR and Payroll as appropriate and in a timely manner.
- Implement manufacturing schedules. Maintains effective control by the management of specific lots. Makes changes to materials, manning and production when required to react to changes in the schedule
- Perform all duties that support and uphold the core values of the company. Maintain regular and clear communications on the status of all activities within the area.
- Ensures all appraisals are completed as advised by the Value Stream Shift Leader to the standards as applied by the company.
- Prepared to fill in at break times and/or when sickness affects manning levels.

**About you**:
If you’re an outstanding leader with a minimum ''CMI Level 2 in Management & Team Leading'' qualifications, team player who is passionate about manufacturing, leadership and ‘advancing the world of health’ and we’ve just described your career aspirations, then please APPLY.

**Why join us?**

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfil their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to encouraging an inclusive, growth-centred, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program — which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components — is crafted to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, colour, 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, or any other protected status.

**Primary Work Location**: GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

**Additional Locations**:
**Work Shift**: GB-Con-PLY Yellow PT 1700-2300-Shift A type (United Kingdom)