Lead Packaging Operator
Novonesis
Summary
As a Lead Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for supporting production performance, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment. You will serve as a key resource for Operators and Supervisors while helping drive continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
Job description
Key responsibilities include:
- Demonstrate a safety-first, quality-always mindset and promote the same standards across the team.
- Identify and document process non-conformances and equipment failures while supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Manage inventory activities in MRP system, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and inventory discrepancy investigations.
- Maintain and update procedures, process documentation, and controlled forms.
- Schedule and assign work, establish priorities, and evaluate results.
- Coach team members, provide feedback, support performance discussions, and contribute to employee development.
- Champion continuous improvement through process standardization and lean manufacturing principles.
- Support employee training programs and develop training materials.
- Participate in new product introductions, customer trials, audits, and compliance activities.
- Maintain required certifications and ensure training compliance for yourself and the operational team.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous manufacturing, production, biotech, food, pharmaceutical, or related industry experience.
- Experience leading or coordinating production teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of inventory management processes and electronic MRP systems.
- Experience with process documentation, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to effectively communicate across functions and provide constructive coaching and feedback.
- Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement programs.
- GMP, food safety, biotechnology, fermentation, or regulated manufacturing experience.
- Experience supporting internal or external audits.
- Training development or facilitation experience.
- Exposure to new product commercialization or customer trial activities.
- Forklift certification or other manufacturing-related certifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous manufacturing, production, biotech, food, pharmaceutical, or related industry experience
- Experience leading or coordinating production teams in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of inventory management processes and electronic MRP systems
- Experience with process documentation, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities
- Ability to effectively communicate across functions and provide constructive coaching and feedback
- Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Time
Company overview
Novonesis is a global biotechnology leader formed in January 2024 through the historic merger of two Danish bioscience icons, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen. As the world's leading biosolutions partner, the company leverages the power of biology to transform how we produce, consume, and live. With approximately 10,000 employees worldwide, Novonesis operates across more than 30 industries, providing innovative biological solutions that address global challenges in food systems, human health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. The company's extensive biological toolbox includes enzymes, microbes, probiotics, and functional proteins that enable customers to create more sustainable products and processes. Novonesis serves diverse sectors including food and beverages, household care, agriculture, animal health, and human health, helping businesses reduce chemical use, lower carbon emissions, and improve resource efficiency while delivering better products to consumers. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Novonesis is positioned to lead the global biosolutions revolution, driving positive change for both business and society.