Production Supervisor

Novonesis; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness time

Job summary

Novonesis in Wausau, Wisconsin seeks a Production Supervisor to lead weekend shift production, develop people, and ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective operations that meet customer demand. You will coach a team, plan work, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, adherence to GMP and safety standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver biosolutions that make a positive impact. Weekend schedule and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or science required.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong team leadership and employee coaching skills.
• Effective decision-making and communication across organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned-shift production operations and employees to safely maximize results and meet customer demand.
• Plan work, schedule and assign personnel, set priorities, communicate expectations, and coach team members toward strong performance and engagement.
• Deliver safety, quality, productivity, cost, and people objectives through daily performance management and continuous improvement practices.
• Provide first-line production and equipment support, initiate repair work orders, coordinate preventive maintenance activities, and maintain required documentation.
• Support compliance activities by following up on complaints, CAPA deviations, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Enforce GMP, Food Safety, safety, sanitation, Kosher, and Halal requirements while supporting cross-functional initiatives and projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Employee coaching

Decision making

Communication

Continuous improvement

MS Office

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business or science-related discipline

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy developing people, driving operational excellence, and delivering results while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality?

As a Production Supervisor at Novonesis in Wausau, Wisconsin, you will lead a team responsible for safely meeting customer demand while maintaining quality, productivity, cost, and people objectives. You will play a key role in creating an engaged, high-performing culture where employees work together to continuously improve our operations and deliver biosolutions that help make a positive impact around the world.

The Role & Your Impact

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operational execution with tactical decision-making. You will lead weekend shift production activities, support employee development, and help ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will:

• Lead assigned-shift production operations and employees to safely maximize results and meet customer demand.
• Plan work, schedule and assign personnel, set priorities, communicate expectations, and coach team members toward strong performance and engagement.
• Deliver safety, quality, productivity, cost, and people objectives through daily performance management and continuous improvement practices.
• Provide first-line production and equipment support, initiate repair work orders, coordinate preventive maintenance activities, and maintain required documentation.
• Support compliance activities by following up on complaints, CAPA deviations, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Enforce applicable GMP, Food Safety, Food Defense, safety, sanitation, Kosher, and Halal requirements while supporting cross-functional initiatives and projects.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or science-related discipline.
• One to three years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong team leadership and employee coaching skills.
• Effective decision-making and communication skills across organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Key competencies include:

• Safety and quality leadership.
• Employee coaching, performance management, and engagement.
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Problem solving, root cause analysis, and sound decision-making.
• Continuous improvement mindset, adaptability, and ownership.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Technical experience working on, troubleshooting, or operating manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Interest in driving operational excellence and developing high-performing teams.

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you’ll join a collaborative team where your leadership and ideas can make a meaningful impact. We offer opportunities to develop your people leadership skills, expand your operational expertise, and contribute to a culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with production employees, peer supervisors, site leadership, maintenance, safety professionals, and other cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals and drive successful business outcomes.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

This is an on-site leadership role based in Wausau, Wisconsin.

• Shift: Weekends
• Hours: 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday-Sunday
• Frequent entry into the production environment is required.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Physical demands include frequent talking, hearing, keyboarding, and use of hands.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $75,000-$85,000 based on experience
• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeksofvacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings accountoption
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information

Application Deadline: 11/6/26

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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

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.