Associate Manufacturing Supervisor

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.

• →Supervises all personnel and operations monitoring production to assure control, adherence to safety, quality, and schedule requirements
• →Assures adequate employee training and compliance to Regulatory and Company requirements and polices
• →Maintains direct contact with support departments to resolve issues on a day to day basis
• →Keeps records and issues reports as required to document the performance of the area supervised and to keep management informed of overall performance
• →Participates actively in various Company programs (Lean Thinking, CIP’s, etc) geared to optimize performance, reduce costs and meet regulatory requirements
• →Evaluates EE’s performance, administers the disciplinary procedure where applicable
• →Assures for the training and certification of employees in all manufacturing procedures in which employees will participate
• →Ensures monthly schedule goals are met and well planned (this is your responsibility, you are the owner an the one accountable to make it happen)
• →Updates and corrects procedures for the operation of new or existing equipment
• →Supports the incorporation of new technology for Company applications where feasible and practical
• →Supports and coordinates the implementation of Lean Manufacturing strategies
• →Identifies new opportunities for Process Improvement and assists in implementation
• →Assists identifying and elimination of Non Value Added Activities
• →Reviews Manufacturing lines start up, operation, labeling, package, release, and shipping logistic for appropriate process flow and documentation 
• →Assists in development and implementation of process improvements and optimization
• →Updates, in coordination with the ME, Mfg. procedures, specifications, bill of materials, drawing, operating procedures and any other documentation needed to manufacture, test or purchase products
• →Provides, in coordination with the Facilities Supervisor, all facilities and resources during the first production steps to assure on time start-up of new production items. Investigates availability of adequate machines accessories, tooling supplies, safety feature, inspections gauges and training
• →Assists in establishing annual tooling and capital investment budget
• →Analyzes value of product and methods with emphasis on cost reduction of labor, material, and auxiliary expenditures
• →Motivates, manages and develops personnel in a team environment
• →Performs monthly audits of area supervised for the compliance to Company goals and Regulatory requirements including but not limited to cGMP's, FDA, ISO 9002 and OSHA. (Written reports must be provided to immediate supervisor, and audit procedure must be followed)
• →Assures is trained before performing any task
• →Uses the required clothes, personal and security protective equipment according to the requirements of its operation
• →Complies with the cGMP's, Quality Standards and established policies and/or procedures

• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and must have good communications skills both oral and written
• Bachelors Degree
• 2 years experience within a manufacturing environment

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
• 2 years experience in the Medical Device Industry.
  

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.

• Basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics
• Must have knowledge of cGMP's, OSHA, and ISO 9000 requirements
• Teamwork oriented