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Manufacturing Supervisor

Lensa
Hunt Valley, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
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Job Description Summary

The Second-Shift Manufacturing Supervisor for Liquid Media oversees daily production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing in a regulated (FDA) environment. The role provides hands-on leadership to the liquid media team, including assigning workloads, coaching associates, supporting career development, and ensuring adherence to GMP, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Key responsibilities include managing material flow, troubleshooting operational issues, training new employees, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor also supports special projects and collaborates across functions and shifts to meet production goals.

Qualifications vary by education level, with required experience in Food, Pharma, or Industrial manufacturing environments. Strong communication, organizational skills, conflict resolution abilities, and knowledge of regulatory requirements (including ISO 9000) are essential. SAP (PP/PE) experience is preferred.

Job Description

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

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.

Responsibilities And Duties

  • Manages day to day manufacturing activities to ensure goals areaccomplishedand communication occurs within the group and across all functions/shifts. ?This includes providing leadership inday to daymanufacturing operation activity, employee career development, and overall coaching support to the manufacturing team.
  • Will alsobe responsible forthe control of all material flows, manufacturing operations, and the supervision of the various teams.
  • Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with manufacturingoperations
  • 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 yearexperiencemanufacturing experience in Food,Pharmaand Industrial production settings. Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA).
  • Associate'sdegree with 5yearsmanufacturing experience in Food,Pharmaand Industrial production settings. Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA).
  • High school degree with10yearsmanufacturing experience in Food,Pharmaand 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 toseekand 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 highlevel, butexecute at the detail level.?
  • SAP (PP/PE) is required.

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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.

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.

To learn more about BD visit? https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, 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, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Hunt Valley

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 2nd Shift 3pm-1130pm (United States of America)

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You (https://jobs.bd.com/en/our-commitment-to-you) .

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$78,100.00 - $128,800.00 USD Annual

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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