Night Shift Fermentation Lead Operator

Novonesis; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 9% company match

Vacation + holidays + Wellness time

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

HSA option

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novonesis in West Allis, WI, seeks a Lead Fermentation Operator (Nights) for our 24/7 manufacturing team. This hands-on role combines operation with coaching, aligning safety, quality, and on-time production across the shift.

You’ll schedule tasks, document process data, support audits and continuous improvement, and help develop others while maintaining strict sanitation and record-keeping in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Safety-first mindset in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read production journals and follow procedures.
• Basic math for weights and volumes.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with a safety-first, quality-always mindset and set clear expectations for the team.
• Schedule daily tasks, set priorities, and evaluate results with supervisors and planning partners.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and process records using MRP systems and docs.
• Support audits, training, new product trials, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate, coach, and provide performance support across the night shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety mindset

Reading journals

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Novonesis in West Allis, WI, seeks a Lead Fermentation Operator (Nights) for our 24/7 manufacturing team. This hands-on role combines operation with coaching, aligning safety, quality, and on-time production across the shift.

You’ll schedule tasks, document process data, support audits and continuous improvement, and help develop others while maintaining strict sanitation and record-keeping in a regulated environment.