Lead Production Associate Bottling

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As the Lead Production Associate you will lead daily production activities support operators and ensure equipment is set up and operating efficiently. This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role focused on safety quality compliance productivity and continuous improvement. You will help the team achieve production goals while maintaining compliance with FDA GMP and 21 CFR Part 111 requirements.

• Lead production line operators and promote a culture of safety quality accountability and teamwork.
• Schedule and assign work prioritize activities and monitor performance against production goals.
• Train and mentor team members on equipment operation compliance requirements and best practices.
• Perform machine setups changeovers calibrations and adjustments using SMED principles to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues perform minor repairs and coordinate with maintenance teams as needed.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure compliance with company policies SOPs FDA regulations and 21 CFR Part 111.
• Utilize SAP/MRP systems to maintain accurate inventory production scrap and sample records.
• Support Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiatives while identifying opportunities for improved productivity and efficiency.
• Create and maintain controlled documents including SOPs work instructions and operational forms.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food dietary supplement pharmaceutical or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working within FDA GMP and 21 CFR Part 111 regulated environments.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and support process improvement initiatives.
• Experience using SAP or similar MRP systems.
• Basic computer skills for documentation reporting and production record management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Technical certification or Associate Degree in a manufacturing maintenance or technical field.
• Knowledge of SMED Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen methodologies.
• Experience creating or updating SOPs and work instructions.
• Previous experience leading manufacturing teams.
• Preventive maintenance experience in a production environment.

At Novonesis youll have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative manufacturing environment where safety quality and continuous improvement are valued. We support employee growth through on-the-job learning cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to develop both technical and leadership capabilities. Youll join a team committed to operational excellence and delivering products that make a difference.

• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Hours: Monday through Thursday 2:30 PM to 12:30 AM
• Schedule: 40-hour work week
• Overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in production areas including lab coat hair/beard net safety glasses and gloves.
• Frequent standing walking and equipment operation.
• Regular use of hands for operating equipment and documentation activities.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional stooping kneeling and crouching.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing noise levels and production facility conditions.

• Hourly rate: $25.00 per hour plus shift premium.
• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeksofvacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health Dental Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings accountoption
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information

• Application deadline: 10/23/26

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanitys biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago this has been our guide. Its how weve gotten so far. And its how well 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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