Specialist Downstream Operations (h/f/d)

Novonesis; Rheinbreitbach; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-office option

Parental-leave replacement

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Specialist Downstream Operations at its Rheinbreitbach site to support production processes and workflow coordination. You will work with production management to ensure continuous, reliable operations and contribute to documentation, quality activities, and the development of production capabilities.

You will use SAP Business One for production and inventory tasks, prepare manufacturing documents, drive CAPAs/NCRs, ensure material supply and batch traceability, and assist

Qualifications

• University or university of applied sciences degree in biotechnology, process engineering, food technology, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience with downstream-processing methods and workflows in biotechnology or food industry.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong scientific and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Use and maintain SAP Business One for production, inventory management, and purchasing activities.
• Prepare and review manufacturing documents, SOPs, and other documentation for food production per quality management system.
• Create and provide ongoing support for CAPAs and NCRs.
• Ensure supply of raw materials for the Downstream area.
• Ensure batch-specific traceability and conduct traceability tests.
• Contribute to planning, implementation, and commissioning of new production lines, including equipment specifications.

Skills

Biotechnology knowledge

Quality mindset

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

English proficiency

Structured approach

Documentation literacy

Education

Biotechnology degree

Process engineering degree

Food technology degree

Tools

SAP Business One

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

As Specialist Downstream Operations, you will support the organization and coordination of production processes and workflows at our Rheinbreitbach site. Working closely with the department and production management teams, you will help ensure continuous and reliable production. You will join a team of four employees that works closely with approximately 33 colleagues in production.

The role & your impact

In this operational and coordinating role, you will support continuous production and ensure that the necessary processes, documentation, and materials are available for the Downstream area. You will also contribute to quality activities and the continued development of our production capabilities.

Your Key Responsibilities In This Role

• Use and maintain SAP Business One for production, inventory management, and purchasing activities
• Prepare and review manufacturing documents, SOPs, and other documentation required for food production in accordance with the quality management system
• Create and provide ongoing support for corrective and preventive measures, including CAPAs and NCRs
• Ensure the supply of raw materials for the Downstream area
• Ensure batch-specific traceability and conduct traceability tests
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and commissioning of new production lines, including the design and specification of equipment and facilities

What you’ll need to be successful in this role

• A university or university of applied sciences degree in biotechnology, process engineering, food technology, or a comparable qualification
• Experience with common downstream-processing methods and process workflows in the biotechnology or food industry
• Confident use of Microsoft Office
• Very good written and spoken English
• An independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach
• Strong scientific and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A precise and conscientious working style

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Professional experience in the food, biotechnology, or chemical industry
• Knowledge of FSSC requirements or other food-industry regulations
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Knowledge of quality management, quality management systems, or food law

What We Offer You

You will join a team that works closely with production and department management and contributes directly to the reliable organization of our production processes. The position gives you the opportunity to contribute to both day-to-day operations and the planning and commissioning of new production lines.

This is a parental-leave replacement position, fixed-term until January 2029. The possibility of continued employment after the fixed-term period exists.

Working conditions

• Full-time position of 40 hours per week at our Rheinbreitbach site
• Flexible working hours with core hours and a working-time account
• Home-office working is possible
• Little or no travel, with any travel agreed in advance

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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