Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Idexx•Scarborough, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates operators and team leads to meet daily production and quality targets across multiple diagnostic product lines in the water quality industry. Based onsite at IDEXX’s Scarborough, Maine location, this second-shift role drives operational success through direct leadership and cross-functional collaboration. The supervisor works within Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles while supporting regulatory compliance and efficient, high-quality production. The position ensures effective staffing and production goal attainment, partners with Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Engineering Technical staff, and manages employee recruitment, training, development, performance, and critical issues. It uses SAP to close and reconcile production orders and Compliance Quest to manage quality records, training assignments, and audit readiness. The supervisor also supports controlled-document use, creates procedures and documentation for process changes and new products or equipment, recommends improvements, prepares reports, and leads quality and productivity improvement efforts. IDEXX Water develops microbiological tests and related solutions used by water utilities, environmental labs, and beverage producers. The products made by this team help customers verify water safety and support reliable supply to customers worldwide.

Requirements

High School diploma and an equivalent combination of further education, training, and leadership experience.
Professional and positive verbal and written communication skills.
Ability and desire to lead, direct, and delegate a diverse production team.
Proven effectiveness in teaching and coaching others.
Ability to build team engagement and employee trust to achieve common goals.
Strong computer skills, including experience with SAP or a similar ERP or inventory management system and a quality management system such as Compliance Quest; proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications.
Working understanding of document control and quality system requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong data-gathering skills and a high level of accuracy and consistency.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong planning, execution, and analytical abilities.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Ensure production goals are met through effective staffing assignments across multiple production lines.
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Engineering Technical staff to ensure product quality and availability.
Recruit, select, orient, and train employees, and develop personal growth opportunities.
Manage staff by assigning work, monitoring activities, evaluating performance, and managing critical issues.
Use SAP to close production orders on time, reconcile labor and material usage variances, and review process control with employees.
Own and close assigned quality records, including nonconformances, CAPAs, and change controls, in Compliance Quest; keep team training assignments and audit readiness current.
Coach employees and conduct floor-level checks to ensure they can find and correctly use current controlled documents.
Coordinate and implement production goals and assist other production supervisors in ensuring goals are met.
Create procedures and documentation to support process changes, new products, and new equipment.
Identify and recommend improvements to operator training and development, production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Create and present quality and production reports for management peers and superiors.
Lead functional teams to drive quality and productivity improvements.