Job DescriptionSummary / Purpose of PositionThe Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for supporting the daily execution of manufacturing operations within the Arista and Aspen product lines. This position serves as the primary shop floor resource for operators by coordinating workflow, supporting training activities, ensuring adherence to quality and safety requirements, and escalating issues that impact performance, quality, or service. The Team Lead works closely with the Operations Supervisor to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP) objectives while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Training Shift : 1st Shift 6 am to 2:30 pm M-F ( After the training period , 2nd shift schedule will be followed)Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Assign and coordinate daily work activities based on production priorities.
- Monitor workflow and staffing throughout the shift and communicate resource needs.
- Support schedule attainment and daily production goals.
- Ensure adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and quality requirements.
- Train, onboard, and cross-train operators.
- Support safety initiatives and maintain a clean manufacturing environment.
- Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for day-to-day operational issues.
- Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Maintenance.
- Assist in production activities as business needs require.
Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience in a regulated environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency.
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
Key Relationships- Manufacturing Operators
- Operations Supervisor
- Operations Manager
- Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Buyer/Planner and Materials Team
- Maintenance and Training Coordinator
Scope and ImpactThis position directly impacts daily production execution, safety performance, training effectiveness, product quality, and schedule attainment within the Arista and Aspen manufacturing areas. The Team Lead serves as a critical link between production personnel and leadership.
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.
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Primary Work LocationUSA MA - Woburn
Work ShiftPR 200pm-1030pm M-F (United States of America)
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information$29.80 - $47.70 USD Hourly
