As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) , by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters.

Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborate with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters ’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

Job Overview

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages day to day manufacturing activities to ensure goals are accomplished and communication occurs within the group and across all functions/shifts.  This includes providing leadership in day to day manufacturing operation activity, employee career development, and overall coaching support to the manufacturing team .

• Will also be responsible for the control of all material flows, manufacturing operations, and the supervision of the various teams.

• Identifies , troubleshoots, and resolves complex i ssues associated with manufacturing operations

• Provides training to associates including on-boarding and/or new procedures

• Leads continuous improvement recommendations and/or solutions to support overall operational efficiency

• Leads and/or provides support on special projects

• Provides coaching to associates on day-to-day activities and performance

• Responsible for assigning and distributing workloads

• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures

• Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures

• Does yearly performance reviews of the team and ensures every individual has an active development plan in place and does regular 1:1s with each team member to review performance and help them to grow.

• Collaborate with Logistics to establish production schedules and monitor delivery performance versus schedule.

• Ensure regular, timely, and accurate assessments of hourly associates are delivered through coaching activities.

• Works with associates to resolve issues, concerns, and involves HR when needed.

• Performs on floor duties required to support the needs of the business, such as, packaging, 5S etc...

• Run Tier meetings. Also, leads shift start-up meeting, at 2:00 p.m. (ET) once a month.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year experience manufacturing experience in Food, Pharma and Industrial production settings . Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA).

• Associate’s degree with 5 years manufacturing experience in Food, Pharma and Industrial production settings . Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA).

• High school degree with 10 years manufacturing experience in Food, Pharma and Industrial production settings . Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA).

• Minimum 4 years team lead experience or minimum 2 years supervisor experience.

• Experience leading off shifts.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to seek and accept feedback from others. 

• Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to share knowledge with others. 

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, process validations, safe work practices, and ISO 9000 requirements.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills. 

• Must be capable of sharing knowledge and developing associates. 

• Ability to work with all levels of personnel from company president to production associates. 

• Ability to plan at a high level, but execute at the detail level. 

• SAP (PP/PE) is required.

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Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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.

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