Production Supervisor - Fermentation - Nights

Interested in a career that matters?
At Novonesis, we believe in the power of biology to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. As part of our Production team in West Allis, WI, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high-quality biological solutions safely and efficiently.

Our Production team executes day‑to‑day manufacturing operations supporting fermentation and downstream processes. Operators, shift leads, and technical support staff work across shifts to meet safety, quality, and production targets. We collaborate closely with maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain to ensure reliable plant operations. Work is on a 7 on / 7 off schedule, with shifts from 7 pm–5 am (Mon‑Fri) and 5 pm–5 am (Sat‑Sun).

As a Production Supervisor
, you will be a hands‑on leader responsible for managing shift operations, leading a team of production employees, and ensuring that production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

• Lead shift operations and people management
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all safety requirements
• Schedule and assign personnel, set priorities, and communicate expectations
• Coach and develop employees on performance, safety, quality, and productivity
• Foster engagement, teamwork, and accountability
• Deliver production performance
• Ensure achievement of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and people metrics
• Monitor production activities and resolve operational issues in real time
• Serve as the first‑line troubleshooter for process and equipment issues
• Drive continuous improvement
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Implement process, safety, and quality improvements
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S
• Ensure compliance and documentation
• Enforce GMP, Food Safety, and Food Defense requirements
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation
• Support audits and CAPA follow‑ups
• Support plant operations and maintenance coordination
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities
• Assess equipment condition and initiate repairs
• Monitor inventory and support supply planning

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field OR 10+ years of frontline leadership experience in manufacturing or food processing
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Experience working in GMP or other regulated environments
• Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing practices

• Leadership and accountability – ability to set clear expectations and drive performance
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Problem‑solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable solutions
• Collaboration and ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing production environment

• Experience in food, biotech, or fermentation‑based manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience with lean tools and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections
• A passion for developing people and building high‑performing teams

• Opportunities to lead and develop teams in a critical manufacturing environment
• A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on safety and innovation
• Career development opportunities and exposure to cross‑functional teams
• The chance to contribute directly to operational excellence and plant performance

• Work setup:
  Onsite, in a production/manufacturing environment
• Schedule:
  
  Night shift (rotating 7 nights on / 7 nights off)
• Flexibility:
  Limited due to the operational nature of the role
• Travel:
  Up to 10% (occasional site visits or training)
• Initial training period may require a Monday‑Friday schedule with modified hours

• Base salary: $80,000 – $95,000 USD annually, depending on experience
• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuitio…