Production Supervisor- Weekend Shift at Novonesis in Wausau, WI

Interested in a career that matters?

Join us as our new Production Supervisor

This position works under general direction and is responsible for managing the production process and employees on assigned shift to maximize production results and meet customer demand. This is a hands-on position that is heavily engaged in day-to-day production activities. This position works 5:00am-5:00pm, Friday-Sunday.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Personnel Management: Scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing tasks while communicating job expectations, monitoring performance, and providing coaching for development, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Mentorship & Positive Work Environment: Mentoring employees, direct work assignments, and foster a positive, collaborative work culture through effective communication.
• Policy & Initiative Implementation: Enforcing systems, policies, and procedures while promoting company initiatives and directives to ensure compliance and alignment.
• Continuous Improvement: Driving employee empowerment and improvement by standardizing processes and utilizing tools like 5S and Kaizen for lean manufacturing.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Resolving employee issues, promote teamwork, and create a culture of engagement by driving company values and maintaining communication.
• Staff Development: Recruiting, training, and developing employees while providing growth opportunities and ensuring adherence to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Defense requirements.
• Process Optimization: Recommending and implementing measures to improve processes, equipment performance, safety, and quality, while assessing and coordinating maintenance needs.
• Performance & Root Cause Analysis: Leading performance management efforts through daily/weekly boards, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and audit follow-ups.
• Production & Inventory Support: Overseeing production support activities, including supply inventory monitoring, troubleshooting, customer complaints, and documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and dietary law certifications (e.g., Kosher, Halal) while participating in cross-functional projects or audits.

To succeed you must hold:

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to make administrative, procedural, and employment-related decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate in oral and written form effectively and succinctly to all levels (Operator to Executive) of the organization, as well as outside contractors. 
• Possess working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and their application.
• Possess a working knowledge in Microsoft Office programs.
• Technical experience working on or operating machinery is preferred.
• May require domestic and/or international travel up to 10%.
• These characteristics are normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in a business or science discipline, and one to three years of supervisory experience.

Location: Wausau, WI (On-Site)

Application deadline: 6/5/26

Expected salary range:  $70,000-$80,000 based on experience plus shift premium

Benefits you will enjoy:  

• 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 
• Tuition reimbursement  
• All benefits begin on your first day 

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable.  Work schedule, lighting, temperature, and noise levels are adequate.  Frequent entry into the production facility requires personal protective equipment to be worn at all times.  This includes a lab coat, hair/beard net, safety glasses, and gloves.  Work schedule is mainly second shift but may involve weekend or extended shift work.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, keyboard and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.  Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

Explore other openings

If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career