2nd Shift Production Specialist

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Job Description:

Solventum is a new healthcare company built on a trusted legacy of solving complex challenges to improve patient care and support healthcare professionals—powered by strong production and plant operations. We partner with experts across the industry, guided by empathy and insight, to advance health for everyone.

The impact you’ll make in this role

As a Production Specialist, you’ll be responsible for supporting production operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment.

This role works the 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday; 3:30pm – 11:30pm) and includes starting pay of $28.16/hour + $3.00 Shift Differential:

• Pay Increase after 6 months to $28.85/hour
• Pay Increase after 12 months to $29.55/hour

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Leading operations and serving as a Subject Matter Expert on equipment and processes.
• Performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electronic, robotic, and chemical systems.
• Driving Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Engagement.
• Supporting production experiments, maintaining accurate process documentation, and partnering with maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards (LOTO, PPE)
• Providing Team Leader tasks on a backup/as needed basis

• Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed prior to start)
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience
• One (1) year performing in a lead role in a manufacturing environment

“Nice to Have” Qualifications:

• Flexibility to ensure all shifts are operating efficiently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude & troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to coach and teach others.
• Good organization skills.
• Good ability to collect and analyze data to make informed decisions.
• Willingness to obtain certifications on relevant processes and equipment.

Work Location: Onsite - 5400 Paris Rd, Columbia, MO 65202

Travel: Not required for this position

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized  

Legal & Compliance

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Manufacturing Operations:

This position sits within Solventum’s Manufacturing Operations, specifically at one of our global production facilities, where our teams play a hands-on role in bringing life-changing healthcare solutions to life. Our plant teams are essential to advancing Solventum’s mission, ensuring the consistent, high-quality production of medical and dental products that healthcare providers and patients rely on every day. Working in our plants means being part of a purpose-driven environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork—where every shift contributes directly to improving health outcomes around the world.

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life, both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Solventum/Careers