Process Manager

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points 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.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us a Process Manager

The Process Manager will lead the site Engineering and Process Management team and is responsible for providing ongoing technical support for the facility which includes Small Capital Projects, optimizing existing processes, evaluating new technologies, evaluating new products for processability, assisting with resolving product quality complaints, and providing analysis and recommendations for disposition for adverse product events.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Developing and executing long-term strategies to improve asset and production line performance

• Implementing proactive engineering measures to enhance processes, equipment reliability, safety, and quality

• Managing small capital projects including budgeting, planning, and execution in alignment with master plans

• Ensuring production excellence through efficiency, scalability, and robust processes (including SAP setup, BOMs, recipes, and contamination control)

• Driving continuous improvement using LEAN and Six Sigma tools, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

• Leading site decisions on new product designs, process changes, and facility modifications

• Optimizing facility layout, space utilization, and infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, equipment installation)

• Recommending disposition actions for adverse contamination events

• Ensuring compliance with SOPs, GMP, and global standards

• Fostering collaboration with stakeholders through project engagement and process improvement

• Leading, coaching, and mentoring team members to drive safety culture, accountability, and performance

• Building a positive, engaged, and compliant workplace by promoting communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Recruiting, training, and developing employees for current and future roles

• Ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations

To succeed you must hold:

• Leadership training in formal continuous improvement methodology or systems.

• Engineering project management experience.

• Experience developing and communicating engineering best practices.

• Experience in leading projects related to instrumentation/controls, IoT, Industry 4.0, and/or robotics.

• Reliability engineering experience is preferred.

• Aveva PI or other data historian use experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing is preferred.

• Prior experience in nutraceutical, food facility, pharmaceutical or similar is preferred.

• 7+ years' experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, and one to five years of supervisory experience.

Location: Wausau, WI (On-Site)

Application deadline: November 6, 2025

Expected salary range: $120,000 - $150,000

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 

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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