Packaging Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we are driven by a shared purpose-to better our world with biology. As part of our Packaging team in West Allis (WEA), you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality dairy culture products are packaged and delivered to customers. Our team is responsible for packaging dairy cultures at the WEA site and shipping finished goods to New Berlin. We take pride in strong collaboration, daily problem-solving, and a shared commitment to delivering products that meet customer expectations. The team is supportive, results-focused, and works closely together to meet operational goals while contributing to Novonesis' broader mission.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Packaging Supervisor, you will lead and manage 2nd shift production operations while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across all activities. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on execution and operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing shift production operations to meet performance targets
• Building, coaching, and developing a high-performing team
• Driving safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance
• Delivering continuous improvement initiatives and optimizing operations
• Providing operational support and coordinating across functions within WEA

This role has a local operational focus and works closely with site leadership to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in a business or science-related field
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage across all organizational levels
• Proven leadership, collaboration, and decision-making capabilities in fast-paced settings
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g., Lean, 5S)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Fluency in English (read, write, and speak)
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

While not required, the following are considered an advantage:

• Experience working in food production or regulated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to packaging operations or supply chain processes
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for optimization

What We Offer

At Novonesis, we provide an environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. You'll benefit from:

• Opportunities to develop your leadership and operational expertise
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• A purpose-driven organization focused on innovation and sustainability
• The chance to make a real impact in delivering high-quality products to customers

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• On-site role based in production at the WEA facility
• 2nd shift schedule: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• Up to 10% travel may be required
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring hands-on leadership and engagement

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year, based 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information

• Application deadline: July 24, 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.

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