Production Supervisor (Weekends)

Production Supervisor (Weekends)

The Production Supervisor works under general direction and is responsible for managing the production process and leading employees on an assigned shift to maximize production results while meeting customer demand.

This is a hands-on leadership role with strong day-to-day engagement on the production floor. You will lead and mentor a team of approximately 8–10 employees, foster a safe and positive work environment, and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, and people.

In this role, you will make an impact by:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing employees by setting clear expectations, assigning work, and monitoring performance
• Championing a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety standards and driving continuous improvement
• Managing departmental operations, including schedules, performance evaluations, and day-to-day production activities
• Promoting employee engagement and effective communication through shift meetings, problem resolution, and Heartbeat Survey actions
• Hiring, training, and developing team members to support both business goals and individual growth
• Driving continuous improvement using lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, A3, SPS, and Kaizen
• Leading and participating in cross-functional and CAPEX projects, including the design, validation, and implementation of new processes and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, Food Safety, and Food Defense requirements
• Providing daily production support, troubleshooting issues, reviewing production records, and addressing customer complaints and audit findings

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in a business or science-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 1–3 years of supervisory or people-leadership experience
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization and with external contractors
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Sound judgment to make administrative, procedural, and employment-related decisions in a dynamic setting
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and their practical application
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 10%, as needed
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent standing, use of hands, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, and periodic stooping, kneeling, or crouching
• Visual acuity including depth perception, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Experience in food, ingredient, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and operational excellence methodologies
• Experience acting as a first-line troubleshooter for production processes and equipment
• Strong employee-relations skills with a constructive, solutions-focused approach
• Interest in building a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• A leadership role with direct influence on people, performance, and safety
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and site-level initiatives
• A culture built on trust, teamwork, and accountability
• Learning and development opportunities within a global organization

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

This is an onsite, shift-based role within a manufacturing environment.

Shift schedule:

• Friday – 10:00am – 6:30pm (8hrs – Flexible on times)
• Saturday – 10:00am – 10:30pm (12hrs)
• Sunday – 10:00am – 10:30pm (12hrs)
• Monday – 10:00am – 6:30pm (8hrs – Flexible on times)

The role requires:

• Frequent presence on the production floor
• Use of required personal protective equipment (lab coat, hair/beard net, safety glasses, gloves)
• Occasional exposure to cold temperatures and production-related noise
• Physical activity including standing, walking, manual dexterity, and occasional lifting

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary range: $75,000 – $90,000

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation, plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information

• Location: Madison, Wisconsin (on-site)
• Application deadline: June 3, 2026

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.

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