Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist
Novozymes (part of Novonesis), West Allis, WI, United States
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Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist
(West Allis or Madsion, WI) (Full Time) (Hybrid)
The Regional continuous improvement specialist works across the Americas Microbes Production region that includes 10 plants in Canada, North America, Brazil, and Argentina to deploy employee training programs and support strategic regional and plan continuous improvement breakthrough objectives.
The Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for training and Go4Excellence initiatives within Americas Microbes Production. This role drives strategic continuous improvement projects at both regional and site levels while owning the end-to-end design, implementation, coordination, and delivery of the regional employee training program. The specialist focuses on standardizing best practices, building capability through structured training methodologies (including TWI-Job Instruction, peer to peer, and OneMS systems), and fostering a culture of operational excellence, learning, and skill development.
The Role and your impact:
Train, certify, and coach site master trainers to deploy job instruction training at their plant.
Lead or facilitate regional and site strategic breakthrough objectives and initiatives using continuous improvement methods.
Lead OneMS learning management system, facilitate improvement of employee onboarding program.
Process improvement methodologies, analytical and problem-solving skills, project management, training, facilitation, strategic thinking, communication, collaboration.
Proactive, influence without authority, adaptability, attention to detail, lifelong learner.
Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events in a corporate and production setting
Strong background in continuous improvement including strategy deployment, cascading performance management, A3 problem solving, rapid improvement events, leader standard work, & standard work
What you'll Need to Be Successful:
BS degree in Biotech, Biomanufacturing or related field
3+ years proven work experience in continuous improvement, training, and facilitating teams
Ability to travel to Americas Microbes sites in US, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina
Ability to become a certified TWI-Job Instruction master trainer
Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, conduct and evaluate)
Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops, train adult learners, and influence change across multiple sites
Excellent project management, data analysis, and dashboard/reporting skills Create and execute job instruction training programs regionally. Support the implementation of strategic breakthrough objectives
Application deadline:
April 17,2026
Expected salary range: $120,000-145,000
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
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
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The Regional continuous improvement specialist works across the Americas Microbes Production region that includes 10 plants in Canada, North America, Brazil, and Argentina to deploy employee training programs and support strategic regional and plan continuous improvement breakthrough objectives.
The Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for training and Go4Excellence initiatives within Americas Microbes Production. This role drives strategic continuous improvement projects at both regional and site levels while owning the end-to-end design, implementation, coordination, and delivery of the regional employee training program. The specialist focuses on standardizing best practices, building capability through structured training methodologies (including TWI-Job Instruction, peer to peer, and OneMS systems), and fostering a culture of operational excellence, learning, and skill development.
The Role and your impact:
Train, certify, and coach site master trainers to deploy job instruction training at their plant.
Lead or facilitate regional and site strategic breakthrough objectives and initiatives using continuous improvement methods.
Lead OneMS learning management system, facilitate improvement of employee onboarding program.
Process improvement methodologies, analytical and problem-solving skills, project management, training, facilitation, strategic thinking, communication, collaboration.
Proactive, influence without authority, adaptability, attention to detail, lifelong learner.
Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events in a corporate and production setting
Strong background in continuous improvement including strategy deployment, cascading performance management, A3 problem solving, rapid improvement events, leader standard work, & standard work
What you'll Need to Be Successful:
BS degree in Biotech, Biomanufacturing or related field
3+ years proven work experience in continuous improvement, training, and facilitating teams
Ability to travel to Americas Microbes sites in US, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina
Ability to become a certified TWI-Job Instruction master trainer
Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, conduct and evaluate)
Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops, train adult learners, and influence change across multiple sites
Excellent project management, data analysis, and dashboard/reporting skills Create and execute job instruction training programs regionally. Support the implementation of strategic breakthrough objectives
Application deadline:
April 17,2026
Expected salary range: $120,000-145,000
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
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
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