Senior Production Specialist - Scarborough
About The Position
As a Senior Production Specialist in the Water Manufacturing organization, you will perform a variety of manufacturing tasks while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You will have the opportunity to cross-train in multiple processes and gain new skills that can help you advance in any career. You will operate under 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO standards. You will be making a difference daily by supporting production of innovative products that keep people and animals healthy. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and possess agility and a mind for continuous improvement. Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX’s Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Shift Information - Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm What you can expect in this role: You will perform a variety of production/manufacturing tasks producing high quality water diagnostic product while maintaining a clean and safe work environment You will fulfill requests for critical materials from the QC, R&D, and Raw Materials Testing groups You will be responsible for orders along with the Manufacturing team as well as handling reconciliation of orders and workflows You will serve as a liaison to internal customers by providing critical supplies to the group You will train new team members on relevant SAP transactions, work order yielding, and other manufacturing tasks. You will support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives You will coordinate work with Facilities and external vendors as needed to support lab and equipment maintenance You will be expected to identify problems and assist in routine problem solving and troubleshooting of equipment You will ensure equipment cleaning, maintenance, and calibrations are performed in a timely manner You will complete assignments without supervision, solve problems independently and assume responsibility as appropriate You will work with a small team, on shared or individual tasks. You typically have 4+ years production and/or manufacturing experience
Requirements
- You have a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience; an Associate degree or equivalent is preferred
- You have experience and skills in WORD, EXCEL, and other various Microsoft applications.
- You have data gathering and analytical ability
- You have mechanical ability as well as physical.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and have a successful track record working cross-functionally
- You have leadership and project organization skills.
- You have a strong ethical compass for quality and process control decisions and reporting
- You possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- You can work both individually and as a team player
- You are a continuous learner who embraces a growth mindset
- You typically have 4+ years production and/or manufacturing experience
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of production/manufacturing tasks producing high quality water diagnostic product while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Fulfill requests for critical materials from the QC, R&D, and Raw Materials Testing groups
- Be responsible for orders along with the Manufacturing team as well as handling reconciliation of orders and workflows
- Serve as a liaison to internal customers by providing critical supplies to the group
- Train new team members on relevant SAP transactions, work order yielding, and other manufacturing tasks.
- Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
- Coordinate work with Facilities and external vendors as needed to support lab and equipment maintenance
- Be expected to identify problems and assist in routine problem solving and troubleshooting of equipment
- Ensure equipment cleaning, maintenance, and calibrations are performed in a timely manner
- Complete assignments without supervision, solve problems independently and assume responsibility as appropriate
- Work with a small team, on shared or individual tasks.
Benefits
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus
- Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
- Health / Dental / Vision Benefits 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
