Production Team Lead

As a Production Team Lead, you will perform a variety of manufacturing tasks to produce high-quality medical diagnostic products in a clean and safe work environment. You will have the opportunity to cross-train across multiple work centers, develop new technical skills, and grow your career within a collaborative and innovative team.

You’ll operate within 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles while adhering to ISO and USDA standards, contributing to products that help keep people and animals healthy.

Why this role matters:

This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality diagnostic products by ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant manufacturing processes. Your leadership and technical expertise directly support operational excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement across the production floor.

In this role:

• You may act as a technical resource for other production personnel, providing guidance and support.

• You will identify and communicate safety concerns to leadership to maintain a safe work environment.

• You will read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing and quality documentation, technical procedures, and applicable regulations.

• You will partner with manufacturing staff and support teams to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

• You will participate in continuous improvement (Lean) initiatives to enhance product flow and reduce waste.

• You will operate and rotate across a variety of machines, including setup, operation, cleanup, changeover, and troubleshooting.

• You will apply basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) across various units of measure.

• You will collaborate closely with team members and provide production and process training when needed.

What you need to succeed:

• At least 2 years of manufacturing or production experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with SAP or similar inventory management systems is preferred

• Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Excel

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods (2 hours), sitting, using computers and phones, extended reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional climbing, kneeling, or bending

• Specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What you can expect from us:

• Target hourly rate of $29 - $30 / hour based on experience

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus

• Opportunity for performance-based annual merit increase

• Health / Dental / Vision benefits starting day one

• 5% matching 401k

• Generous PTO benefits

• Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

Schedule:

• The hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 10,000 global team members, customers in more than 175 countries, and a rapidly growing industry, we are always looking for motivated and inspiring individuals to join us.

We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, along with the opportunity to be part of a high-growth company leading the way with innovative products, services, and a strong customer focus.

Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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