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 as our Senior Environmental & Utilities Manager

In this role you'll make an impact by:

Developing and maintain strong relationships with critical external groups necessary to continue production
Manage a department of ~20 operators, ~3 Engineers, ~5 Technical Staff, along with 3rd party workforce consisting of ~25 contractors
Make recommendations for investments in the departments.
Sponsors technical change projects on equipment and software.
Develop, evaluate and implement appropriate practices and technology to improve sustainability of support operations.
Manage the communication, interaction with and the engagement of internal and external stakeholders, including production departments, local landowners, local and state officials and neighbors
Set strategic objectives, business goals and targets and individual cascading of these in assigned areas.
Prepares organizational development plan, succession plan and activity-based cost accounting.
Adhere to and enforce corporate and local Safety, Zeal and GMP policy.
Ensure that the operations are conducted according to better practices and standard operating procedures.
Assure all departmental personnel and activities comply with NZ policies and standards including EQS and Environmental policies and all local, state and federal laws and regulations.

To succeed you must hold:

Hold a M.Sc. or B.Sc. in environmental sciences, chemical/biochemical engineering, or related field, with relevant experience.
A strong knowledge/understanding of specialty chemical manufacturing and industrial production processes is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership abilities are required. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and in a global enterprise preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills required.
Must perform high quality work and demonstrate personal characteristics which assist in motivating others to perform high quality work with high productivity and positive morale.
Must be physically able to perform all aspects of the job, including the necessary visual acuity and ability to climb ladders and stairs.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unaided.

Application deadline: November 21, 2024

Expected salary range: $140,000- $180,000 annually

Benefits you will enjoy:

401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!
Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
All benefits begin on your first day!

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

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