3rd Shift Production Team Lead

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

 

This role works the 3rd shift and includes starting pay of $27.21/hour + $1.50 shift differential:

• Pay Increase after 6 months to $27.87/hour
• Pay Increase after 12 months to $28.55/hour

 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assisting the supervisor in leading hourly production teams with a strong focus on safety and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Helping manage daily production goals and support improvements in yield, cycle time, productivity, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Contributing to the growth and development of production personnel while fostering a collaborative, self-directed work environment.
• Maintaining GMP standards, strict documentation, material accountability, and operating within a cleanroom environment.
• Providing troubleshooting support for processes and machinery and adapting to varying shift schedules to meet business needs.

• 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)
• Five (5) years’ manufacturing experience
• Two (2) years’ performing in a lead role in a manufacturing environment

 

“Nice to Have” Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working in teams and coaching others
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Proficient in data collection and analysis for informed decision-making
• Proficient in computer applications (Excel, Word, MES, Workday)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Willingness to pursue necessary education and training requirements to keep current with the technological requirements of the assignment

 

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 regularl