Production Supervisor
Novonesis
Summary
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.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Implement process, safety, and quality improvements
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S
- Enforce GMP, Food Safety, and Food Defense requirements
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation
- Support audits and CAPA follow-ups
- Coordinate preventative maintenance activities
- Assess equipment condition and initiate repairs
- Monitor inventory and support supply planning
Required Qualifications
- 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
Core Competencies
- 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
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving skills with focus on root cause analysis
- Collaboration and cross-functional relationship building
- Adaptability in fast-paced production environment
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to 9% company contribution
- Minimum 3 weeks vacation
- 12 holidays
- 2 weeks Wellness Time
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
- Healthcare savings account option
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- All benefits begin on first day
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.