As a Senior Production Specialist, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations across one or more production work centers. You will perform a variety of production tasks while contributing to process improvements, data analysis, and cross-functional initiatives.
You'll play an important role in ensuring efficient workflows, maintaining product quality, and supporting continuous improvement efforts that drive operational success.
Why this role matters:
This role is essential to maintaining efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations. Your ability to analyze data, improve processes, and execute production tasks ensures operational excellence, supports product quality, and enhances overall team performance.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
In this role:
You will perform a variety of production and manufacturing tasks across one or more work centers
You will gather, analyze, and report operational and production data
You will identify and implement process, system, and workflow improvements
You will support and participate in projects, contributing ideas and solutions
You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to support production activities
You will follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety requirements to ensure compliance
You will assist with equipment setup, operation, changeover, and clean-up
You will maintain accurate, real-time product documentation
You will support troubleshooting and routine problem-solving for equipment and processes
You will help train and guide other employees or temporary staff when needed
You will maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
What you need to succeed:
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
1-3+ years of production or manufacturing experience
Strong analytical and data-gathering skills
Demonstrated ability to identify and support process improvements
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Basic project coordination or project management capability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general PC applications
What you can expect in this role:
A combination of office, laboratory, and light manufacturing work environments
Exposure to equipment setup, assembly, and basic instrument handling
Opportunities to cross-train across multiple work centers
Involvement in continuous improvement and operational initiatives
Work performed under general supervision with some independent judgment
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged sitting with frequent computer and phone use
Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 2 hours)
Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, and operating equipment
Occasional bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, or balancing
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Visual abilities including close vision, color differentiation, and depth perception
Sufficient hearing and verbal communication ability for effective interaction
What you can expect from us:
• Target hourly rate of $20-22 /hour based on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and 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!
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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7,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock
We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better.