Production Team Lead

Solventum; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Solventum in Missouri is seeking a Production Team Lead to drive safe and efficient 2nd shift operations for healthcare product production.

You will support supervision, lead hourly teams, and focus on Lean principles to improve yield, cycle time, and cost effectiveness. Strong GMP documentation and cleanroom practices are required, with on-site duties at Columbia, MO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (nice to have).
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and driving Lean initiatives.
• Proficiency in documentation, data collection, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in leading hourly production teams with a focus on safety and Lean principles.
• Help manage daily production goals and support improvements in yield, cycle time, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Contribute to growth and development of production personnel while fostering a collaborative, self-directed work environment.
• Maintain GMP standards, strict documentation, material accountability, and cleanroom environment.
• Provide troubleshooting support for processes and machinery and adapt to varying shift schedules.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

GMP compliance

Documentation

English

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (nice to have)

Tools

Excel

MES

Workday

Job description

Production Team Lead### Production Team LeadApply: On-site: US, Missouri, Columbia: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R01135269At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy Policy **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 2nd shift 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:* 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)* Three (3) 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 regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Solventum/CareersApplicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $28.16, with the potential to reach $29.55 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of **@solventum.com**. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.**Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.**