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Senior Production Specialist 1st Shift

Idexx


Job Location:

Westbrook, ME - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 22
Posted: 12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Youll 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

  • 13 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

Were 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 10000 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.

Lets 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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